welcome mat

/ˌwɛlkəm mæt/
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Definitions of welcome mat
  1. noun
    a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering
    synonyms: doormat
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    type of:
    mat
    a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
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