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

Imagine an intimate oasis that arrives at your doorstep—or settles into a forest edge, campground, vineyard, or backyard garden—as a sleek, foldable sanctuary crafted with modern convenience in mind. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025

For me, the image that springs to mind the most was the moment in July when the President of the United States showed up on the doorstep of the Fed, literally. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025

This aluminum and stainless steel kit arrived at my doorstep just in time for a few summertime events, with one busy bartending day in particular that really put it through the wringer. —T.j. Fink, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025

Individuals often grab those packages from doorsteps or porches and make quick getaways either on foot or in a waiting vehicle. —James Herrera Monterey Daily Herald, Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for doorstep

• bicep
• footstep
• instep
• lockstep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• rep
• sep

Kids Definition

doorstep

noun

door·​step -ˌstep 

: a step or series of steps before an outer door