Doorjamb

Pronunciation: /dɔːr.dʒæm/

Definitions of doorjamb

noun a vertical piece of wood or metal on the side of a door frame, against which the door is closed

Example Sentences

A1 I bumped into the doorjamb when I was walking into the room.

A2 She noticed a spider crawling up the doorjamb.

B1 The doorjamb needed to be repaired due to water damage.

B2 He leaned against the doorjamb while waiting for the door to be answered.

C1 The intricate carvings on the doorjamb were a beautiful addition to the entrance.

C2 The ancient doorjamb was carefully preserved during the restoration of the historic building.

Examples of doorjamb in a Sentence

formal He leaned against the doorjamb, deep in thought.

informal She stood in the doorway, her hand resting on the doorjamb.

slang He propped himself up on the doorjamb, waiting for his friends.

figurative The truth hit her like a truck, knocking her back against the doorjamb of reality.

Grammatical Forms of doorjamb

• plural: doorjambs
• comparative: more doorjamb
• superlative: most doorjamb
• present tense: doorjamb
• future tense: will doorjamb
• perfect tense: have doorjamb
• continuous tense: is doorjambing
• singular: doorjamb
• positive degree: doorjamb
• infinitive: to doorjamb
• gerund: doorjambing
• participle: doorjambed

Origin and Evolution of doorjamb

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'doorjamb' originated from the Middle English word 'jambe' meaning leg or post, which evolved from the Old French word 'jambe' with the same meaning.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a leg or post, the word 'jambe' eventually came to be used to describe the vertical side pieces of a door frame, known as doorjambs.