doorstep

noun

door·​step ˈdȯr-ˌstep How to pronounce doorstep (audio)
: 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.
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Located on Gran Vía—probably the most famous street in the city, lined with monumental architecture—a stay here puts you in the heart of the action, with theaters, flagship stores, and the city’s Golden Triangle of Art on your doorstep. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Two days later, my husband found the frame of my wheelchair dropped off on our doorstep, scratches across the front, two parts dangling. — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026 Maria Martell used a broom to try to keep the water from reaching her doorstep. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 Porch decorating businesses are popping up all over the country, ready to bring the pumpkin patch to your doorstep. — Brendan Cosgrove, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doorstep

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doorstep was in 1767

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“Doorstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorstep. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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doorstep

noun
door·​step -ˌstep How to pronounce doorstep (audio)
: a step or series of steps before an outer door
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