doorstep

noun

door·​step ˈdȯr-ˌstep How to pronounce doorstep (audio)
: a step before an outer door
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Examples of doorstep in a Sentence

We sat on the doorstep. The police were at my doorstep.
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The decor is minimal but chic—you’ll spot some Philippe Starck—that’s designed for restful time indoors, but also to remind you of nature’s bonanza at your doorstep. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The strongest case for Åndalsnes is not that everything is on the doorstep. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Just beyond the property, the beautiful basilica Sacré Coeur is right on your doorstep. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Hobie’s world is turned upside down when daughter Charlie (Belkin) shows up on his doorstep eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy. Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for doorstep

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of doorstep was in 1767

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“Doorstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorstep. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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doorstep

noun
door·​step -ˌstep How to pronounce doorstep (audio)
: a step or series of steps before an outer door

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