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

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

Interplanting geraniums in your garden or keeping a few potted plants near your doorstep can naturally deter ants, as well as mosquitoes and other garden pests. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Now, our technology may be on the doorstep of turning nighttime to day. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 July 2026

Instead of local police, federal agents arrived at her doorstep. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 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