Doormat: meaning, definitions and examples
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doormat
[ ˈdɔːrˌmæt ]
at the entrance
A mat placed on the floor at the entrance of a building, used to wipe the shoes before entering.
Synonyms
entrance mat, foot scraper, welcome mat
Examples of usage
- Remember to wipe your shoes on the doormat before entering the house.
- The doormat is getting dirty, we need to clean it.
Translations
Translations of the word "doormat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 capacho
🇮🇳 दरवाजे का मैट
🇩🇪 Fußmatte
🇮🇩 keset
🇺🇦 килимок для вхідних дверей
🇵🇱 wycieraczka
🇯🇵 玄関マット (げんかんマット)
🇫🇷 paillasson
🇪🇸 felpudo
🇹🇷 kapı paspası
🇰🇷 현관 매트 (hyeongwan maeteu)
🇸🇦 حصيرة الباب
🇨🇿 rohožka
🇸🇰 rohožka
🇨🇳 门垫 (mén diàn)
🇸🇮 predpražnik
🇮🇸 dyramotta
🇰🇿 есік кілемше
🇬🇪 კარის ხალიჩა (karis khalicha)
🇦🇿 qapı döşəyi
🇲🇽 felpudo
Word origin
The term 'doormat' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'door' and 'mat'. It refers to a mat placed at the entrance of a building to prevent dirt and debris from being tracked inside. Over time, the doormat has become a common household item, serving both practical and decorative purposes.
See also: door, doorkeeper, doorman, doorway, indoor, indoors, outdoor, outdoors.