: a dull lusterless surface (as on gilding, metalwork, or satin)
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Recycling remains the largest end market, with SuperCircle focusing primarily on applications such as housing insulation, automotive insulation and carpet matting.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Friction against the hair (whether from clothing, pillows and bedding, or even certain styling practices) can also easily lead to matting.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Unlike the other two new breeds, Bolonki's coats require brushing several times a week to prevent matting.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Recycling remains the largest end market, with SuperCircle focusing primarily on applications such as housing insulation, automotive insulation and carpet matting.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Brushing prevents matting, promotes a healthy coat by dispersing natural oils and removes dead hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Friction against the hair (whether from clothing, pillows and bedding, or even certain styling practices) can also easily lead to matting.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for matting
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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matting. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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