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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Harpo took one look at the wet on your thighs and pulled you close, guided you over her doorstep. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 In an already fractious region, this alignment could bring conflict to Somaliland’s doorstep. — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026 While the doorstep appearance did not result in criminal charges, police cautioned that behavior intended to get a laugh could have serious consequences. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Customers are now turning to platforms like Taskrabbit to bring those burgers and fries to their doorstep. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 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 27 Oct. 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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