Words that rhyme with -at

Gis forGnat

Scientific name: suborder: nematocera

Gnats are any of a large variety of small, thin, flying insects that are often seen in large swarms. Their larval stage typically lives in water so they are common in swampy areas, or anywhere there is standing water.

Invertebrates

Photo by Ken Bosma

His forHat

A hat is a piece of clothing that is worn on your head. Hats come in all different styles, from helmets that protect you if you fall off a motorbike, big shade hats to keep you cool when you are outside, through to pretty hats that ladies wear that don't do anything other than look good.

Headgear

Photo by Omar Bárcena

Lis forLaundromat

A laundromat is a place you go to wash and dry your clothes if you don't have a washing machine at home. There are lots of coin-operated washing machines and dryers in a laundromat that anyone can come in and use.

Places

Photo by lululemon athletica

Mis forMat

A mat is a piece of fabric, usually made from something quite firm like woven rushes. Mats come in different sizes depending on what they are used for. Doormats are used to wipe your feet on outside a door, placemats are used for protecting a table as you eat, and various sized floor mats are used in indoor sports as a soft surface over a hard floor. The woman in the picture is on a yoga mat.

Decor

Photo by David Blaikie

Mis forMeerkat

Scientific name: suricata suricatta

Meerkats are members of the mongoose family that is native to parts of Africa. They live in large groups, with 20 to 30 members in a group. They live in burrows underground. Meerkats eat mostly insects but will also eat anything else small they can catch. They are immune to scorpion venom. When meerkats are out looking for food during the day, some members of their group will stand guard and tell the group of they see any predators coming.

Weasels, African animals

Photo by Jon Rawlinson

Mis forMuscat

Muscat is the capital of Oman. It has a population of around 735,000.

Capital cities, Cities in Asia

Photo by Pieter & Renée Lanser

Nis forNorwegian Forest Cat

The Norwegian forest cat is from northern Europe, and has developed a very thick, fluffy coat to adapt to the cold weather there. They are very large cats that enjoy people's company.

Cats

Photo by Sleepyneko

Pis forPat

You pat something when you touch it with the palm of your hand. People usually pat dogs and cats on the head, or give each other a pat on the back for a job well done. A very similar word to pat is stroke, where you run your hand along something slowly as you are patting it.

Motion, Verbs

Photo by Dinner Series

Pis forPlacemat

A place mat is a small mat that is put on a table, with one diner's place setting of cutlery and plate on it. Place mats protect the table from damage as well as looking attractive.

Table setting