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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Trying to talk to people like this is particularly strange in buildings and neighborhoods where wealthy New Yorkers pay to be insulated from a stray takeout flyer left on their doormat.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Neither one was a doormat; neither one was a saint.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Neither one was a doormat; neither one was a saint.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for doormat
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doormat. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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