What does "doorstep" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "doorstep"?

Common synonyms include: doorsill, doorsill, footrest, footstep, rest, round.

Pronounced //ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp//.

//ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp// noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.
"Ailie was standing by the doorstep as he came down the road, and her heart stood still with joy."
2
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway wordnet
3
One's immediate neighbourhood or locality. figuratively
"They want to build the prison right on our doorstep; it will only be half a mile away and being that close scares me."
4
A thick slice, especially of bread. UK, informal
"I cut myself a doorstep of bread with masses of butter and went along to see Romanov while I was eating it."

Verb

1
To visit one household after another to solicit sales, charitable donations, political support, etc. intransitive
2
To corner somebody for an unexpected interview. transitive
"Throughout her time in journalism, she doorstepped politicians, the child of a politician, crime victims, armed robbers, murderers, suspected murderers..."