doorstep

[ˈdɔːstep]

doorstep Definition

  • 1a step leading up to the door of a building or room
  • 2the area immediately outside someone's front door

Using doorstep: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doorstep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I found a package on my doorstep this morning.

  • Example

    She stood on the doorstep, waiting for someone to answer the bell.

  • Example

    He sat on the doorstep, enjoying the sunshine.

doorstep Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doorstep

Phrases with doorstep

  • on someone's doorstep

    very close to someone's home or place of work

    Example

    The new restaurant is right on our doorstep.

  • to abandon or reject something or someone

    Example

    After years of hard work, he felt like his dream had been left on the doorstep.

  • cross someone's doorstep

    to enter someone's home or place of work

    Example

    I've never crossed his doorstep since we had that argument.

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Summary: doorstep in Brief

A 'doorstep' [ˈdɔːstep] is a step leading up to the door of a building or room, or the area immediately outside someone's front door. It can be used in phrases like 'on someone's doorstep,' meaning very close to someone's home or place of work, and 'leave something on the doorstep,' meaning to abandon or reject something or someone.

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