doormat

noun

door·​mat ˈdȯr-ˌmat How to pronounce doormat (audio)
Synonyms of doormatnext
1
: a mat placed before or inside a door for wiping dirt from the shoes
2
: one that submits without protest to abuse or indignities
3
: a team that regularly finishes last

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She was tired of being a doormat and decided it was time to stand up for herself. a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands
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Beat or hose down doormats and outdoor rugs. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 These range from paintings of Stella to a doormat adorned with the inn’s silhouette. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 Using One Doormat A single doormat can sometimes look lonely and out of place. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026 According to Hackett, a standard-sized doormat isn't the best option for most entryways. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for doormat

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of doormat was in 1665

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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doormat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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doormat

noun
door·​mat -ˌmat How to pronounce doormat (audio)
: a mat placed before or inside a door for wiping dirt from the shoes

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