Table Mat (Noun)
Meaning
A pad for use under a hot dish to protect a table.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A table mat was placed under the scorching hot casserole dish to prevent damage to the furniture.
- Carefully positioning the ceramic bowl on the table mat ensured the table's surface was safe from water marks.
- She quickly grabbed a table mat to put under the Chinese hot pot before it damaged the dining table.
- To add an extra layer of protection, a couple of table mats were placed under the large serving dishes.
- He remembered to put a heat-resistant table mat under the slow cooker to safeguard the table's finish.