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doorstep
noun door·step \-ˌstep\
: a step or series of steps leading up to one of the doors that is used to enter or leave a building
Full Definition of DOORSTEP
: a step before an outer door
— on one's doorstep
: close at hand; especially : too close to be overlooked
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First Known Use of DOORSTEP
1767
ON ONE'S DOORSTEP Defined for Kids
doorstep
noun door·step \ˈdȯr-ˌstep\
Definition of DOORSTEP for Kids
: a step or a series of steps in front of an outside door
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