doorsteps

/ˈdɔːrstɛps/ /ˈdɔːrstɪps/

Meanings

noun

An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

Examples :

"The mail carrier left the package on our doorsteps. "

noun

One's immediate neighbourhood or locality.

Examples :

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

area place

noun

A big slice, especially of bread.

Examples :

"He cut himself doorsteps of bread to make a giant sandwich. "

food

Related Words

neighbourhood noun

/ˈneɪbəhʊd/ /ˈneɪbəˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

package noun

/ˈpækɪdʒ/

Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

"My brother carefully packed the gifts into a large package for his grandmother. "

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

leading verb

/ˈliːdɪŋ/ /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈlɛdɪŋ/

To cover, fill, or affect with lead

"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."

immediate adjective

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ət/

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

"Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link."

sandwich noun

/ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ/

A dish or foodstuff where two or more slices of bread serve as the wrapper or container of some other food.

"My sister made a delicious ham and cheese sandwich for lunch. "

doorstep noun

/ˈdɔːrstɛp/ /ˈdɔːrstɪp/

An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

"The children waited on the doorstep, patiently waiting for their mother to come home from work. "

locality noun

/ləʊˈkælɪti/ /loʊˈkælɪti/

The fact or quality of having a position in space.

"The exact locality of the lost keys remained a mystery, even after searching the entire house. "

carrier noun

/ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/

A person or object that carries someone or something else.

"aircraft carrier"