doorpost

[ dawr-pohst, dohr- ]

/ ˈdɔrˌpoʊst, ˈdoʊr- /

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noun

doorjamb.

Nearby words

doorn, doornail, doornik, doorpiece, doorplate, doorpost, doors, doorsill, doorstead, doorstep, doorstone

Origin of doorpost

First recorded in 1525–35; door + post¹

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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
The orthodox amulet on the doorpost did not comfort her; it had been left there, forgotten, a mute symbol of the Jewish past.
Ghetto Comedies|Israel Zangwill
As he did so his eye casually fell on the handsome girl by the doorpost, who was looking at him.
Stories in Light and Shadow|Bret Harte
She shook her bright head against the doorpost and shut her soft lips into a straight line.
Tharon of Lost Valley|Vingie E. Roe

He leaned back against the doorpost, immersed in bitter reminiscence.
The Jonathan Papers|Elisabeth Woodbridge Morris
Leaning against the doorpost, he at first chuckled and then roared.
The Woman-Haters|Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for doorpost

doorpost

/ (ˈdɔːˌpəʊst) /

noun

another name for doorjamb

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doorpost

noun

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doorpost

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