Definition of Doormat

1. Noun. A person who is physically weak and ineffectual.

Exact synonyms: Weakling, Wuss
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Namby-pamby, Softie, Softy, Chicken, Crybaby, Wimp

2. Noun. A mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering.
Exact synonyms: Welcome Mat
Generic synonyms: Mat

Definition of Doormat

1. Noun. A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes. ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively) Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Doormat

1. a mat placed in front of a door [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Doormat

doorknob
doorknobs
doorknock
doorknocked
doorknocker
doorknockers
doorknocking
doorknocks
doorless
doorlike
doorline
doorlock
doormaker
doormakers
doorman
doormat (current term)
doormats
doormen
doorn
doornail
doornails
doorns
doorpeople
doorperson
doorpersons
doorplate
doorplates
doorpost
doorposts
doors

Literary usage of Doormat

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"doormat To-NiGHT. Л curious advertisement, that tells its own story, ... Was doormat the agreed-upon symbol for a grim Paterfamilias, a jealous husband ? ..."

2. Business Correspondence Library by System Company (1910)
"The article sold was a doormat, and the sales letter opened with the sentence: "I wish to apply for a position in your office," giving personality to the ..."

3. Naked Reading: Uncovering What Tweens Need to Become Lifelong Readers by Teri S. Lesesne (2006)
"Jaime is used to being a doormat. When her friend, Melissa, becomes pregnant at fourteen, Jaime's life changes radically. (MS) Moore, Martha A. Matchit. ..."

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