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Definition of welcome mat noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

welcome mat

noun
 
/ˈwelkəm mæt/
 
/ˈwelkəm mæt/
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Idioms
lay, put, roll, etc. out the welcome mat (for somebody)
  1. (especially North American English) to make somebody feel welcome; to try to attract visitors, etc.
    • The county has put out the welcome mat for international investors.
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