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Phrases
on one's doorstep
: close at hand
especially
: too close to be overlooked
Examples of doorstep in a Sentence
We sat on the doorstep.
The police were at my doorstep.
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The story follows the town doctor, Jack Troy, and his daughter, Ronnie, as they are unexpectedly left to care for a baby abandoned on a doorstep.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
After their early morning fishing trips, the skilled fishermen bring their catch to the hotel’s doorstep.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In a 4-2 Dodgers win that gave them a three-games-to-none lead in the World Series, Buehler delivered a vintage October gem to put them on the doorstep of a championship.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
After a bit of forgery, Vivian had those divorce papers signed, sealed and delivered to Gabi’s doorstep by the end of the hour.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1767, in the meaning defined above
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“Doorstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorstep. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
doorstep
noun
door·step
-ˌstep
: a step or series of steps before an outer door
More from Merriam-Webster on doorstep
Nglish: Translation of doorstep for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of doorstep for Arabic Speakers
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