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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Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Thunder’s rapid ascent from doormats to dynasty is the main story in that transition, but the Grizzlies’ descent matters, too.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While outdoor furniture like bistro sets or porch swings make our spaces functional, decor like welcoming doormats, wind chimes, and hanging baskets add a cozy element reminiscent of Grandma’s house.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Whether their place came with large trees or not, one of the first things new homeowners do upon moving in— - after putting up curtains and laying down doormats — is upgrade their landscaping.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The Thunder’s rapid ascent from doormats to dynasty is the main story in that transition, but the Grizzlies’ descent matters, too.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While outdoor furniture like bistro sets or porch swings make our spaces functional, decor like welcoming doormats, wind chimes, and hanging baskets add a cozy element reminiscent of Grandma’s house.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Whether their place came with large trees or not, one of the first things new homeowners do upon moving in— - after putting up curtains and laying down doormats — is upgrade their landscaping.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doormat. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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doormat
noun
door·mat
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: a mat placed before or inside a door for wiping dirt from the shoes
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