doorstep
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɔɹˌstɛp// UK //dˈɔːstɛp// doorstep
n. the small area of ground or pavement right in front of a house's main door. You stand here when you wait for someone to open the door.
n. the threshold or immediate exterior area at the entrance of a building. Often used metaphorically to indicate proximity or the starting point of an action.
I left the package on your doorstep.
The delivery driver placed the heavy box on the doorstep and rang the bell.
Standing on the doorstep, she hesitated, wondering if it was too late to interrupt their evening dinner.
From door + step.