mouse pad

Computers.

1. a small, typically foam rubber sheet used to provide a stable surface on which a mouse can be moved.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouse pad¹

1980–85

Example Sentences

He suggests trying a mouse pad or a hardback book.

From Seattle Times

You can also achieve unlimited battery life on both using Logitech’s magical Powerplay wireless charging mouse pad.

From The Verge

My mouse pad is the sunrise painting and I have big Claude Monet paintings all over my apartment.

From New York Times

But, if you invest in the Powerplay mouse pad, you can keep the G502 topped off indefinitely without ever having to worry about battery life again.

From The Verge

As a consequence of his status, of course, Shakespeare is also written English’s most recognizable cliché, from middle-school skit to mouse pad.

From Washington Post