doorjamb

American

[dawr-jam, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌdʒæm, ˈdoʊr- /

noun

either of the two sidepieces of a doorframe.

doorjamb British

/ ˈdɔːˌdʒæm /

noun

Also called: doorpost. one of the two vertical members forming the sides of a doorframe

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Etymology

Origin of doorjamb

First recorded in 1830–40; door + jamb ¹

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