Definition

The frame that surrounds a door and holds it in place.

Example

The carpenter installed a new doorcase to match the style of the house.

Conversation

I just installed a new doorcase for my front door.

Oh really? How did it go?

It was a bit tricky, but it looks great now!

Nice! A good doorcase can really enhance the entrance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doorcase → The word is formed from "door" (from Old English *duru*, meaning a movable barrier) and "case" (from Latin *casus*, meaning a falling or an event). The term "doorcase" refers to the frame or structure that surrounds a door, essentially the case that holds the door.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'door' as a movable barrier and a 'case' as a structure that holds something — together, they describe the frame that supports a door.

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