put/roll/throw out the welcome mat

phrase

: to welcome someone in a warm and friendly way

The family rolled out the welcome mat for the new exchange student.

Examples of put/roll/throw out the welcome mat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boston is set to roll out the welcome mat for soccer fans from around the globe for the World Cup, while the town hosting the premier event is threatening to withhold an essential license. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

So, Hochul put out the welcome mat for the Texas Democrats, who, even by being out of the state, are doing what their constituents elected them to do — look out for their interests. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025

Here’s how to make the most of your time in this underrated destination that’s ready to roll out the welcome mat for you. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 20 June 2025

Say goodbye to this unwanted distinction and roll out the welcome mat for new businesses, economic growth and job creation. — Scott Shalley, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025

Panama, Belize, and Costa Rica, for example, roll out the welcome mat for American expats. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

The documentary feature The House From …, which counts Ryan Reynolds as executive producer, is ready to roll out the welcome mat. — Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024