1. plural of doorstep; the steps or platforms in front of doors of buildings

Examples

• The children sat on the doorsteps waiting for their parents.
• Many packages were left on doorsteps during the holiday season.
• The old neighborhood had beautiful stone doorsteps.
• She swept the leaves off both doorsteps.
• The cat liked to sleep on warm doorsteps in the afternoon.
• Several doorsteps in the area needed repair after the storm.