Matte
/mæt/
noun
- A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.
"The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide)."
- A background, often painted or created with computers
"Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means."
- (pyrometallurgy) The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals.
adjective
- Dull; not reflective of light.
"Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface."
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Total: 7 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Matte"
Matte is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Matte" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "matte" is a low-scoring word.