Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
threshold
noun
ˈθrɛʃˌhoʊld
Definition
The threshold is the strip of wood, metal, or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway. It marks the point of entering or exiting a space.
Examples
- He stood at the threshold of the house, hesitant to step inside.
- The threshold for pain varies from person to person.
- They crossed the threshold into a new era of technology.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a threshold can refer to a limit or a boundary, often used to describe the point at which something begins or changes.
Synonyms
- Doorstep
- Entry
- Starting point
- Limit
