Definition

A flat area or step that is located just outside a door, often used for standing or stepping on when entering or leaving a building.

Example

She left the package on the doorstep for her neighbor.

Conversation

I left your package on the doorstep this morning.

Thanks for letting me know! I’ll grab it when I get home.

I hope it didn’t get wet, it was raining earlier.

No worries, I’ll check the doorstep and bring it inside.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Doorstep** → The word is formed from "door" (from Old English *dor*, meaning an entrance or opening) and "step" (from Old English *stæpe*, meaning a stair or a raised place). The term "doorstep" refers to the step or ledge at the entrance of a door.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'door' as an entrance and a 'step' as a raised place you stand on — that's why a doorstep is the step at the entrance.

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