doormat
/ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/noun
A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.
Example sentence
- “Wipe your shoes on the doormat before you start plodding around in the house.”
Related words
thresholdThe lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.doorbellA bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.banisterThe handrail on the side of a staircase.shutterThe part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.railingA fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.gutterA prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.