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

When a new wig arrives at her doorstep, a sentient Hair Painting in her home comes alive, forcing her to confront beauty standards that have shaped her sense of self. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Primark is finally bringing its low-cost fashion business to shoppers’ doorsteps. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Newer platforms are leaning on intuitive websites, faster shipping standards and express shipping options, and consistent doorstep delivery to help streamline the process of making international purchases online. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

That means moving cargo between larger points in a delivery network rather than carrying one small order to your doorstep. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 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