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placemat

/plækˈmæt/ noun · British & US
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What does placemat mean?

noun

A flat piece of material, typically made of paper, plastic, or wood, placed on a table to protect the surface and provide a decorative background for eating or serving food.

Example

"She carefully placed the placemat on the table before setting out the dinner plates."

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