doormat
Doormat (noun) means a mat placed at an entrance for wiping shoes before going inside. Example: “Wipe your feet on the doormat before you come in.”
How to use doormat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mat by the door, or figuratively someone who is too easily pushed around.
Word forms
doormats plural
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Wipe your feet on the _____ before you come in.
Etymology
A compound of "door" and "mat."
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Rhymes for doormat
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What does “doormat” mean?
The word “doormat” means a mat placed at an entrance for wiping shoes before going inside. In plain terms, a mat by the door, or figuratively someone who is too easily pushed around.
How do you pronounce “doormat”?
“Doormat” is pronounced DAW-mat (/ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “doormat” in a sentence?
Here is “doormat” used in a sentence: “Wipe your feet on the doormat before you come in.”
What part of speech is “doormat”?
“Doormat” is a noun.
How many meanings does “doormat” have?
“Doormat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mat placed at an entrance for wiping shoes before going inside.