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mat

nounfeminine/iʃˈtɐj.ɾɐ/medium

es·tei·ra

Definition

A long, narrow piece of material (such as straw, plastic, or rubber) used as a floor covering, for exercise, or as a rug.
She unrolled her yoga mat on the living room floor.
A woven straw mat lay in front of the door.
Common collocations
running matyoga matstraw mat

Etymology

Do latim 'sterilis' (estéril, liso), através do galego-português.

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