Meaning of the word placemat in English

What does placemat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

placemat

US /ˈpleɪs.mæt/
UK /ˈpleɪs.mæt/

Noun

a mat placed under a plate at a dining table

Example:
Please put a clean placemat under each plate.
The children's placemats had cartoon characters on them.
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