Meaning of the word "table mat" in English

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table mat

US /ˈteɪ.bəl ˌmæt/
UK /ˈteɪ.bəl ˌmæt/
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Noun

1.

a small mat placed under a plate at a dining table to protect the table surface or for decoration

Example:
Please put a table mat under your plate to protect the wooden table.
The new set of table mats added a nice touch to the dining room.
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