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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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In an era of declining socialization, the holiday gives Americans the opportunity for a shared physical place to be in and people to connect with, whether on doorsteps or at costume parties.
—Kate Lindsay, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Amazon Today was part of the company’s push to get online purchases to shoppers’ doorsteps at faster speeds.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
At that point, the CME is practically on Earth's doorstep.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Lynch extended the framework through her plan for bringing primary care to America’s doorstep.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 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 14 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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