Mat (Noun)

Meaning¹

A master's degree in teaching.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

To earn her mat, she needs to complete a student teaching internship and pass a comprehensive exam.
A master's of arts in teaching, often referred to as a mat, is a highly respected degree among educators.
The college of education requires applicants to hold a mat for the curriculum specialist position.
She decided to pursue her mat at a university that specialized in special education.
His mat from Harvard University helped him secure a position at a prestigious private school.

Synonyms

Master Of Arts In Teaching

Hypernyms

Master's Degree

Meaning²

The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

The wedding cake had a mat finish, which was a nice contrast to the shiny decorations around it.
After a long time, the once bright colors of the picture had faded to a rather mat tone.
She preferred wearing mat makeup, as it looked more natural and didn't accentuate her pores.
The new smartphone model comes with a mat screen, which is less reflective under sunlight.
He applied a coat of mat varnish to the painting, thinking it would tone down its overly vibrant colors.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Dullness

Related Words

Mat (verb)

Meaning³

Mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The artist carefully chose a mat to complement the colors in her painting.
The framer helped me pick out a mat that would match the room's décor.
The museum used a wide white mat to make the artwork stand out.
The picture looked nicer with a mat around it, so I decided to add one.
A mat with a subtle texture added depth to the otherwise simple photograph.

Synonyms

Matting

Meaning⁴

A thick flat pad used as a floor covering.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

She placed a colorful welcome mat at the front door of her new home.
The yoga instructor recommended practicing on a thick exercise mat for better support.
A soft rubber mat was laid on the floor of the bathroom to prevent slipping.
The wrestler was waiting for the signal to start the match on the mat.
The kids loved playing with their toys on the padded play mat in their playroom.

Hypernyms

Floor Covering

Hyponyms

Welcome Mat

Meaning⁵

A mass that is densely tangled or interwoven; "a mat of weeds and grass".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

The forest floor was covered in a thick mat of fallen leaves that made it difficult to walk.
A mat of seaweed swayed gently in the ocean currents.
The abandoned garden was overwhelmed by a mat of weeds that seemed to choke out all other growth.
Over time, the unraked leaves had formed a dense mat of decaying matter.
The riverbank was lined with a mat of tangled reeds and water lilies that provided a habitat for the local wildlife.

Meaning⁶

Sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The gymnast landed safely on the mat after her routine on the uneven bars.
The wrestling mat was worn and needed to be replaced after years of use.
The judo mat was a deep blue color and had a smooth surface for grappling.
The gymnastics team practiced their tumbling passes on the springy mat in the training room.
The wrestling match took place on a large mat in the center of the arena.