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welcome mat

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welcome mat noun
plural welcome mats
welcome mat
noun
plural welcome mats
Britannica Dictionary definition of WELCOME MAT
[count] US
: a small rug that is placed by the door of a person's house, apartment, etc., for guests to wipe their feet on before entering

put/roll/throw out the welcome mat

: to welcome someone in a warm and friendly way