Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doorstep
noun
/ˈdɔːrˌstɛp/
Definition
The area directly in front of a door, often made of stone, wood, or other materials, where people stand when entering or exiting a building.
Examples
- She waited at the doorstep for her friend to arrive.
- The package was left on the doorstep by the delivery man.
- He wiped his feet on the mat before stepping onto the doorstep.
Meaning
A physical platform or the ground at the entrance of a door.
Synonyms
- entrance
- threshold
- entryway
