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
Examples of doormat in a Sentence
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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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Even a simple switch, like swapping out your doormat for a seasonal one, will make a huge difference.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
These 17 fall-friendly doormats can help with that, and each one of our picks is from budget-friendly retailers like Amazon, Target, or Walmart.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
This fun doormat is made of coir, a dense and durable fiber, and has a vinyl back that prevents movement.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doormat. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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doormat
noun
door·mat
-ˌmat 
: a mat placed before or inside a door for wiping dirt from the shoes
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