Meaning of the word doormat in English
What does doormat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
doormat
US /ˈdɔːr.mæt/
UK /ˈdɔːr.mæt/
Noun
1.
a mat placed at the entrance to a house, where people can wipe their shoes
Example:
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Please wipe your feet on the doormat before entering.
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The new doormat has a welcoming message.
Synonym:
2.
a person who allows others to treat them badly without complaining or defending themselves
Example:
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Don't be a doormat; stand up for yourself!
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She was tired of being treated like a doormat by her colleagues.
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