bath mat
Noun: A small, absorbent mat placed on the floor next to a bathtub or shower. Its primary purpose is to provide a safe, dry, and comfortable surface to stand on after bathing, preventing slips and absorbing water drips from the body.
The bath mat is used in bathrooms for safety and comfort. It is typically placed directly outside the shower or bathtub. - After her shower, she stepped onto the soft bath mat to dry her feet. - Please remember to hang the damp bath mat over the edge of the tub so it can dry properly.
- Material and Design: While traditionally a heavy, towel-like fabric, modern bath mats can be made from memory foam, rubber-backed cotton, or even quick-drying synthetic materials. They often feature non-slip backing for added safety.
- Functional Placement: Beyond its primary location, a bath mat can also be placed in front of a sink to protect floors from splashes.
- Bath Rug: A larger, often more decorative floor covering for the bathroom. While a bath mat is typically for immediate exit from the bath, a bath rug may cover a wider area.
- Non-slip Mat: A general term for any mat designed to prevent slipping, which can include mats used inside the shower stall itself, not just outside it.
- Bath towel mat (descriptive synonym)
- Drying mat (functional synonym)
(Note: "Bath mat" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or idioms. It functions as a compound noun.) - To lay/place a bath mat: The action of putting it in position. - He laid a clean bath mat on the tiles before running his bath.
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a heavy towel or mat to stand on while drying yourself after a bath
