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2006-12-29 01:56:46 · 15 answers · asked by diasha j 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
A placemat is a protective table pad usually made of paper, plastic or cloth for restaurants and households. The term is derived from the mat being put at a persons "place" (chair) at a table.
Their primary function is to protect the table from water marks, food stains or heat damage; however they also serve as decoration, especially placemats made from lace or silk, or designed for holidays. In restaurants they can advertise menu items, specials and local businesses; and/or can have games for children.
Higher end placemats made from vinyl or leather are used by hotels and organizations for meetings as they allow for easier writing, provide an area to lean comfortably and place objects on the table with minimal noise during meetings.
2006-12-29 01:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by Shutterbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mat serving as table linen for an individual place setting.
A placemat is a protective table pad usually made of paper, plastic or cloth for restaurants and households. The term is derived from the mat being put at a persons "place" (chair) at a table.
2006-12-29 09:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Place Mat is a piece of material- cloth, paper, straw, something- that is put down at the place a person will be eating to protect the table from spills and such. Also used for decorative purposes.
2006-12-29 09:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a mat that is placed on table for each place setting idea was to save messing up the table cloth
2006-12-29 09:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a decorative item used to define your seating area at a served table where you place your main plates for dinner. There are many decorative choices for them and also if you have a glass table instead of using a tablecloth, you place a place mat.
2006-12-29 10:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by Stellaris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a mat where the plate, silver ware and cup are placed so that food doesn't get on the table cloth.
2006-12-29 09:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A place mat is a piece of decorated cloth or other material that symbolizes one place setting. It is often used to prevent the tablecloth and table from getting dirty.
2006-12-29 10:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by jellybean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a mat placed on dining table to put your plate on
2006-12-29 09:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A place mat is like a little mat for a cup to sit on.
2006-12-29 09:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a mat serving as table linen for an individual place setting
2006-12-29 09:58:57 · answer #10 · answered by startbutton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋