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doorstep

The correct spelling is doorstep.

How to pronounce doorstep

noun

Say it like: Doo-rst-ep

The correct spelling is doorstep. An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home. For example: "On one's doorstep."

Usage Examples

On one's doorstep.

They want to build the prison right on our doorstep; it will only be half a mile away and being that close scares me.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.
  2. 2.One's immediate neighbourhood or locality.
  3. 3.A big slice, especially of bread.

verb

  1. 1.To visit one household after another to solicit sales, charitable donations, political support, etc.
  2. 2.To corner somebody for an unexpected interview.

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