Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doorframe
noun
/ˈdɔːrfreɪm/
Definition
A doorframe is the frame that surrounds and supports a door, consisting of vertical sides and a horizontal top.
Examples
- The carpenter installed a new doorframe in the house.
- The paint on the doorframe was peeling and needed a touch-up.
- She decorated the doorframe with garlands during the holiday season.
Meaning
The part of a wall that holds a door in place and allows it to swing open and closed.
Synonyms
- door casing
- door surround
- frame
