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

About 10 days after their trip, her bag appeared on her Connecticut doorstep like the family cat returning from a secret adventure. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

What may be the biggest wine heist in Italian—or world—history just happened on Marchesi Antinori’s doorstep. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Still, the instability on its doorstep made the United States vulnerable. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Even day trips to places like Sintra are a breeze—the central Rossio train station practically at the hotel’s doorstep. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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