noun
- A mat placed on a table under a plate, glass, or utensil to protect the surface or for decoration.
Usage: Usually plural; used in dining settings
Examples
- She laid out colorful placemats before setting the table for dinner.
- The restaurant used elegant linen placemats at each seat.
- We bought new placemats to match our kitchen décor.
- The children's placemats had fun animal designs on them.
- Placemats protect the wooden table from spills and scratches.
- She wiped down the placemats after the meal.