mousepad

noun
UK /ˈmaʊs.pæd/
US /ˈmaʊs.pæd/

A mousepad is a small flat mat that you put under your computer mouse.

She moved the mousepad so the mouse would slide more smoothly.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pad placed under a mouse to improve tracking and protect the desk surface.

The optical mouse works best on a dark mousepad.

3. A branded promotional item given away by companies.

The bank handed out free mousepads at the conference.

4. A gaming accessory with a large surface for low-sensitivity mouse movement.

He bought an extended mousepad to cover his whole desk.