Synonyms for

Doorstep

Verb / ˈdɔ:ˌrstep / Another word for doorstep — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a step or series of steps leading up to a doorway

Synonyms & similar words

threshold doorsill threshold entrance entryway portal gateway access approach path walkway stoop veranda porch landing piazza patio terrace deck balcony platform gangway

Synonyms by register

Formal

threshold entrance gateway

Informal

stoop porch entryway

Literary

portal vestibule

Antonyms

interior inside center midpoint heart

Common collocations

  • on the doorstep
  • at the doorstep
  • doorstep delivery
  • cross the doorstep
  • reach the doorstep
  • stand on the doorstep
  • wait on the doorstep

Word family

noun doorstep

Usage note

The word 'doorstep' refers to the step or platform before a door. It is often used metaphorically to mean the immediate vicinity of one's home.

Example sentences

  1. I stepped onto the doorstep and rang the doorbell.
  2. There were muddy footprints on the doorstep.
  3. The old lady sat on her doorstep watching people pass by.
  4. The delivery man left the package on the doorstep.
  5. I tripped on the doorstep and almost fell.

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