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/ˈdɔːrˌstɛp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A flat piece of material, usually stone or wood, at the entrance of a door or gate, serving as a step up or down into a building.
She found a package waiting for her on the doorstep.
The area immediately outside a door.
He sat on the doorstep, enjoying the fresh air.
An initial point or stage in a process.
They were on the doorstep of discovering a new technology.
Etymology
From the combination of 'door' and 'step'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on the doorstep
In close proximity to someone's home.
doorstep delivery
Delivery made directly to one's front door.
Related Words
threshold
The strip of wood or metal at the bottom of a doorway.
entryway
The space or area leading into a room or building.
Slang Meanings
To wait at someone's doorstep
He was doorstep waiting for his friend to come home.
To leave something unsolicited at someone's doorstep
They constantly doorstep flyers for their new service.