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- [dawr-mat, dohr-]
- /ˈdɔrˌmæt, ˈdoʊr-/
- /ˈdɔː.mæt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawr-mat, dohr-]
- /ˈdɔrˌmæt, ˈdoʊr-/
Definitions of doormat word
- noun doormat a mat, usually placed before a door or other entrance, for people arriving to wipe their shoes on before entering. 1
- noun doormat a person who is the habitual object of abuse or humiliation by another. 1
- noun doormat A mat placed in a doorway, on which people can wipe their shoes on entering a building. 1
- noun doormat small carpet inside an entrance 1
- noun doormat downtrodden person 1
- countable noun doormat A doormat is a mat by a door which people can wipe their shoes on when they enter a house or building. 0
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Origin of doormat
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; door + mat1
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Parts of speech for Doormat
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doormat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
doormat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for doormat
noun doormat
- drudge — a person who does menial, distasteful, dull, or hard work.
- domestic — of or relating to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family: domestic pleasures.
- valet — a male servant who attends to the personal needs of his male employer, as by taking care of clothing or the like; manservant.
- butler — A butler is the most important male servant in a wealthy house.
- retainer — the act of retaining in one's service.
Antonyms for doormat
Top questions with doormat
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