doorpost

[US]/'dɔ:pəust/
[UK]/ˈdɔrˌpost/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the upright post or jamb on either side of a door, forming part of the door frame
Word Forms
Pluraldoorposts

Example Sentences

I've banged into the doorpost and hurt my arm.

I charged into a doorpost and hurt my head.

I knocked my head against the doorpost and hurt it.

lean against the doorpost

knock on the doorpost

decorate the doorpost with flowers

stand next to the doorpost

carve a design on the doorpost

paint the doorpost a different color

hang a wreath on the doorpost

touch the doorpost for good luck

measure the doorpost for a new door

lean a broom against the doorpost

Real-world Examples

He staggered and steadied himself on the doorpost.

Source: The Virgin Land (Part 2)

She bent her head against the doorpost and began sobbing.

Source: Jude the Obscure (Part Two)

At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke.

Source: 23 Isaiah Musical Bible Theater Edition - NIV

They swung around the doorpost and galloped down one corridor then another, Harry in the lead, without any idea where they were or where they were going.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on his chair by the doorpost of the Lord's house.

Source: 09 1 Samuel Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

At this time Hezekiah king of Judah stripped off the gold with which he had covered the doors and doorposts of the temple of the Lord, and gave it to the king of Assyria.

Source: 12 2 Kings Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

When they placed their threshold next to my threshold and their doorposts beside my doorposts, with only a wall between me and them, they defiled my holy name by their detestable practices. So I destroyed them in my anger.

Source: 26 Ezekiel Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

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