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Y-ohg-uh-mat/ˈjəʊɡə mæt/

A yoga mat (id: yoga-mat) is a thin non-slip mat for yoga or stretching on the floor. A gym mat is thicker for rolls and jumps; a rug is not grip enough. Collocation: roll up / unroll a yoga mat; bring your own mat to class. Countable.

Meaning

A thin mat you put on the floor for yoga or stretching.

Examples

• “Roll up the yoga mat after the class in the community hall.”
• “She keeps a yoga mat behind the sofa.”
• “Wipe the yoga mat after class; sweat makes it slippery next time.”

Good to know

a yoga mat. Contrast: a gym mat / a rug. roll up / unroll.

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