Meaning & Definition of Doorstep in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The step or platform at the entrance of a door.

  Example Sentence: She left the package on the doorstep.

• Definition: The immediate area in front of a door.

  Example Sentence: They found the cat sitting on the doorstep.

Etymology

Origin: From the combination of 'door' and 'step'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• on the doorstep: In close proximity to someone's home.
• doorstep delivery: Delivery made directly to one's front door.

Translations

• Spanish: escalón de la puerta

• French: seuil

• German: Türschwelle

• Russian: порог двери

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 of doorstep

• Meaning: To wait at someone's doorstep

  Example Sentence: He was doorstep waiting for his friend to come home.

• Meaning: To leave something unsolicited at someone's doorstep

  Example Sentence: They constantly doorstep flyers for their new service.