place mat
Example Sentences
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“Yes, thank you, Lou Ann,” I say as Boo carries her place mat and silverware to the spot next to me at the big table and then climbs up on the big chair.
From Literature
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“I think you need to eat something,” she said, slapping the bowl onto a place mat, and she was right.
From Los Angeles Times
There were teapots sprouting roses by Mary Rose Young, as well as hand-painted throw pillows, twig place mats and antique jewelry.
From New York Times
Floral bouquets float across a solid-color woven Jacquard base in Botanic, a rug by Chilewich, a company better known for place mats.
From Seattle Times
“I bet he couldn’t pass the quiz on a Denny’s place mat.”
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.