doorstep

noun

door·​step ˈdȯr-ˌstep 

: a step before an outer door

see also:

on one's doorstep

Examples of doorstep in a Sentence

We sat on the doorstep.

The police were at my doorstep.

Recent Examples on the Web

At 82 years old, Doris Dennis has watched that change from her doorstep. — Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

The town also puts you on the doorstep of some of Kentucky’s iconic labels; Buffalo Trace Distillery, Castle & Key, and Woodford Reserve are all just about an hour away. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Tropical gardens and the beach are right on your doorstep, and historical Bridgetown is just a (wild) bus ride away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing doorstep

• on one's doorstep

Rhymes for doorstep

• bicep
• footstep
• instep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• rep
• sep
• step

Kids Definition

doorstep

noun

door·​step -ˌstep 

: a step or series of steps before an outer door