Doorpost

Pronunciation: /dɔːrpoʊst/

Definitions of doorpost

noun a vertical post or structure that supports or frames a door

Example Sentences

A1 The cat scratched the doorpost.

A2 She leaned against the doorpost while waiting for her friend.

B1 The doorpost was painted a bright red to match the front door.

B2 He noticed a small crack in the doorpost and decided to fix it himself.

C1 The intricate carvings on the doorpost were a testament to the craftsmanship of the artist.

C2 As she walked through the ancient temple, she ran her fingers along the smooth stone doorposts.

Examples of doorpost in a Sentence

formal The ancient inscription was found on the doorpost of the temple.

informal I always hang my keys on the doorpost so I don't lose them.

slang I leaned against the doorpost and shot the breeze with my neighbor.

figurative The decision to move to a new city was a significant step over the doorpost of my comfort zone.

Grammatical Forms of doorpost

• past tense: doorposted
• plural: doorposts
• comparative: more doorpost
• superlative: most doorpost
• present tense: doorposting
• future tense: will doorpost
• perfect tense: have doorposted
• continuous tense: is doorposting
• singular: doorpost
• positive degree: doorpost
• infinitive: to doorpost
• gerund: doorposting
• participle: doorposted

Origin and Evolution of doorpost

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'doorpost' originated from the Old English word 'duru' meaning door, and 'post' meaning a vertical support.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'doorpost' has retained its original meaning of the vertical support at the side of a door, with no significant changes in usage or meaning.