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doorstep

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɔːrstep/ · UK /ˈdɔːstep/

doorstep means: The step or small area just outside a building’s front door.

noun

DOOR ENTRANCEB1

The step or small area just outside a building’s front door.

  • A parcel was on the doorstep.
  • She sat on the doorstep and took off her muddy boots.
  • Who left these flowers on our doorstep?

Similar words: doorsill

Common phrases: on the doorstep, front doorstep, someone’s doorstep

NEARBY AREAB2

The area very close to where someone lives or works.

  • There are shops on our doorstep.
  • They built a factory right on our doorstep.
  • You can explore the countryside almost on your doorstep.

How to use it: on someone’s doorstep (We have a beautiful park on our doorstep.)

Similar words: immediate surroundings, neighbourhood

Common phrases: on someone’s doorstep, right on someone’s doorstep

Questions about doorstep

What does doorstep mean?

The step or small area just outside a building’s front door.

What is doorstep in other languages?

Türkçe: kapı eşiği · Español: umbral · Français: seuil · Deutsch: Türschwelle · Italiano: soglia · 日本語: 玄関先

How do you pronounce doorstep?

In American English /ˈdɔːrstep/; in British English /ˈdɔːstep/.

How do you use doorstep in a sentence?

A parcel was on the doorstep. She sat on the doorstep and took off her muddy boots.

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