place mat ['plās 'mat] -noun 1. A mat set on a dining table beneath a place setting. Place mats come in a variety of materials. Place mat styles vary dramatically depending on the atmosphere you are trying to create, whether for yourself and family, or for entertaining large or small groups. Place mats can create a more formal style or a casual style, depending on the fabric chosen. Kasmir Fabrics >> Carole Fabrics >> Accessories << Products << Home <<