welcome mat

NOUN

red carpet

Synonyms

WEAK

ceremony red-carpet treatment royal welcome salutation standing at attention

Example Sentences

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It’s emblazoned right on the welcome mat: Um estilo de vida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He added that "the last thing we need is a welcome mat for people who extol criminals and terrorists".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

That’s why, for its inaugural edition, the art fair Esther put out a welcome mat.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Before long, stodgy Zurich removed the welcome mat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Part of me wants to drop the guitar on the welcome mat and jump into the shrubs, but before I can move, the door opens.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord