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

This covert communication will lead to trouble, exacerbating racial inequities even as Lord Balfour eventually, foolishly brings the war back to his own doorstep. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

The camera’s 180-degree field of view provided a full view of my doorstep and most of my front yard. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

But that effort has been stymied by wars that have landed on their doorstep– including conflicts in Yemen and Iran. — Aya Batrawy, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Located on Gran Vía—probably the most famous street in the city, lined with monumental architecture—a stay here puts you in the heart of the action, with theaters, flagship stores, and the city’s Golden Triangle of Art on your doorstep. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 29 Oct. 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