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

Even so, Britain can ill afford to ignore the giant economy on its doorstep. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

The collaboration also draws on the historic link between Samaritaine and the bridge directly at its doorstep — so much so that the department store has incorporated it into its official name — and was the brainchild of Just an Idea’s Sarah Andelman. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

But this was not just a symbolic strike carried out for the cameras, like Russia’s Oreshnik missile launches, even though such apocalyptic scenes on Putin’s doorstep send a strong message. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

All the best restaurants, bars, and nightlife in Grace Bay, Providenciales, are minutes from your beachfront doorstep. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 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