Doormat

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔrmæt/

Definitions of doormat

noun A mat placed in a doorway, on which people can wipe their shoes before entering a building.

Example Sentences

A1 I wiped my feet on the doormat before entering the house.

A2 The doormat outside the shop was covered in mud.

B1 She bought a new doormat to match the color scheme of her hallway.

B2 The welcome message on the doormat made guests feel at home.

C1 The doormat was embroidered with an intricate design, adding elegance to the entrance.

C2 The doormat was made of high-quality materials, ensuring durability and functionality.

Examples of doormat in a Sentence

formal The doormat at the entrance of the building is made of high-quality material.

informal Don't forget to wipe your feet on the doormat before entering the house.

slang I feel like a doormat, always being taken advantage of by my friends.

figurative She felt like a doormat in the relationship, constantly being walked all over.

Grammatical Forms of doormat

• plural: doormats
• comparative: more doormat
• superlative: most doormat
• present tense: doormat
• future tense: will doormat
• perfect tense: have doormat
• continuous tense: is doormatting
• singular: doormat
• positive degree: doormat
• infinitive: to doormat
• gerund: doormatting
• participle: doormatted

Origin and Evolution of doormat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'doormat' originated from the combination of 'door' and 'mat', where 'mat' refers to a piece of material placed on the floor for wiping shoes.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'doormat' referred to a mat placed at the entrance of a door to clean or wipe shoes before entering a building. Over time, the term has also been used metaphorically to describe a person who is submissive or allows others to treat them poorly.