Meaning of the word "place mat" in English

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

place mat

US /ˈpleɪs.mæt/
UK /ˈpleɪs.mæt/
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Noun

1.

a mat placed under a plate at a dining table to protect the table surface and reduce noise

Example:
Please put a place mat under your plate.
The new dining set came with matching place mats.
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