doorpost

[dawr-pohst, dohr-]

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noun

Origin of doorpost

First recorded in 1525–35; door + post¹

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Related Words for doorpost

pole, panel, shaft, picket, leg, column, pillar, stake, rail, palisade, standard, mast, pile, stud, pedestal, prop, pale, stock, stilt, newel

Examples from the Web for doorpost

Contemporary Examples of doorpost

The arrow on the doorpost that the singer sees when the song begins is a sign.
The Darker Meanings in a Bob Dylan Masterpiece
Sean Wilentz
September 5, 2010

Historical Examples of doorpost

Leaning against the doorpost, he at first chuckled and then roared.
The Woman-Haters
Joseph C. Lincoln
In his perturbation he even forgets to kiss the mezuzah on the doorpost.
The Promised Land
Mary Antin
Peter demanded, leaning against the doorpost as she stood on the landing.
The Real Thing and Other Tales
Henry James
In a niche in the doorpost hung a small roll of parchment in a case.
Christmas Light
Ethel Calvert Phillips
She stood with one hand resting on the doorpost and in her eyes expectancy.
Stubble
George Looms

British Dictionary definitions for doorpost

doorpost

noun

another name for doorjamb

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