Welcome Mat (Noun)
Meaning
A mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully placed a new welcome mat outside her front door with a warm message to visitors.
- The welcome mat at the entrance was wet and slippery from the rain, so they used the alternate entrance.
- After years of faithful service, the old welcome mat had finally worn out and it was time to replace it.
- They put a festive welcome mat at their doorstep to add some holiday cheer.
- A brightly colored welcome mat with a friendly message made the entrance to the house feel inviting and warm.