A rare roll of Russia matting from the 18th century was displayed in the ethnography gallery.

We carried three sleeping mats to the campsite to keep everyone comfortable during the night.

The collector stored his fragile blades in silk-lined sword mats to prevent rust.

I bought new table mats to protect the dining table from spills.

The cargo bay was lined with trans-mats to cushion the delicate equipment during long flights.

After the outdoor session, they shook the yoga mats to remove the sand and left them to dry in the sun.

The hospital ordered extra gauze mats for the wound care kits.

The gym installed paunch mats near the heavy-bag area to protect trainees with larger midsections.

We set up the dance mats in the community center so kids could practice rhythm and coordination.

At the sanctuary, I spent hours watching a mata mata turtle lie motionless, blending perfectly with the leaf litter.