Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for doorstep. Search instead for tandborsten.
Definitions

doorstep

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




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Victims also reported aggressive and intimidating behaviour, with three quarters of fraudsters using "doorstep" sales tactics.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Yet the Russell 2000 has now slid 9% below its record close set less than two months ago, ending at 2,793.20 on Wednesday and putting the small-cap index on the doorstep of correction territory.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

The 10-year Treasury yield is sitting on the doorstep of 5%, and that’s a warning sign for stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Not like he does now, on the doorstep of his fifth season as the Trojans coach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

When she was through, she went outside to sit on the front doorstep and enjoy the morning sunshine.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

Amazon recently acquired a Swiss startup called Rivr, which is building four-legged robots that could drop packages off on doorsteps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

Esther covers the ways goods are moved around the world and onto people's doorsteps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

"Thousands of everyday household essentials and fresh grocery items can now arrive at customers' doorsteps in minutes," Amazon said in an online post.

From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025

The SDLP's Pat Catney said the local community is "fearful that this happened on their doorsteps".

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025

So, old ladies, make your casseroles and set them on doorsteps.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training