Definitions

doorstep

[dawr-step, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌstɛp, ˈdoʊr- /

NOUN

step

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stair

STRONG

gradation rung tread

NOUN

threshold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brink verge

STRONG

dawn door doorway edge entrance gate inception origin outset point sill start vestibule

WEAK

point of departure starting point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

middle

STRONG

completion conclusion death disadvantage end ending finish

Example Sentences

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The building was home to many notable figures before the Beatles set foot on the doorstep.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"Rainbow Corner is right on our doorstep which is so handy for us even to make it on school on time," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

People left flowers on his doorstep and sent his family notes of sympathy and solidarity.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Mr. McCarthy arrives on his doorstep at what is clearly not an ideal moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"So Kevin did not write the message on my doorstep."

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene