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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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 July 2025
In the end, what started as a petty doormat rivalry has turned into something much more joyful.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Creating the right outdoor ambience doesn’t require much, and outside of outdoor furniture, realistic-looking flower baskets, and an inviting doormat, proper lighting is non-negotiable.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 July 2025
In the end, what started as a petty doormat rivalry has turned into something much more joyful.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Creating the right outdoor ambience doesn’t require much, and outside of outdoor furniture, realistic-looking flower baskets, and an inviting doormat, proper lighting is non-negotiable.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Or, check out some similarly popular weather-proof doormat options below.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 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 19 Jul. 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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