doorstep

noun

door·​step ˈdȯr-ˌstep How to pronounce doorstep (audio)
: a step before an outer door
Phrases
on one's doorstep
: close at hand
especially : too close to be overlooked

Examples of doorstep in a Sentence

We sat on the doorstep. The police were at my doorstep.
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The story follows the town doctor, Jack Troy, and his daughter, Ronnie, as they are unexpectedly left to care for a baby abandoned on a doorstep. Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 After their early morning fishing trips, the skilled fishermen bring their catch to the hotel’s doorstep. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 In a 4-2 Dodgers win that gave them a three-games-to-none lead in the World Series, Buehler delivered a vintage October gem to put them on the doorstep of a championship. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 After a bit of forgery, Vivian had those divorce papers signed, sealed and delivered to Gabi’s doorstep by the end of the hour. Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doorstep 

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

doorstep

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

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