doorstep

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Noun doorstep has 1 sense

doorsill, doorstep, threshold - the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offer support when passing through a doorway
--₁ is a kind of sill
--₁ is a part of doorway, door, room access, threshold

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Doorstep

Noun

A doorstep refers to the step or platform at the entrance to a building, usually at ground level.

Sense 1

Popular use: A doorstep can be used to symbolize the threshold of one's home or a warm welcome.

Example Sentence: He stood on the doorstep, waiting eagerly for his family to open the door.

Sense 2

Local use: In some regions, doorstep is used to describe a thick slice of bread.

Example Sentence: The bakery showcased their freshly baked bread, including the famous doorstep.