doorstep

[US]/'dɔːstep/
[UK]/ˈdɔrˌstɛp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the step or small platform at a house entrance; doorstep
Word Forms
Present Participledoorstepping
Pluraldoorsteps

Phrases & Collocations

on the doorstep

front doorstep

Example Sentences

he doorsteps for his church at weekends.

the airport is on my doorstep so flying is easy.

Newspapermen camped at his doorstep all day.

the press will be camping on your doorstep once they get on to this story.

I don't want an indignant boyfriend on my doorstep breathing fire.

Don't leave him standing on the doorstep, ask him in!

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