1. The plural of doorcase; the frame or casing that surrounds a doorway, typically consisting of vertical and horizontal pieces of wood or other material.
Usage: Chiefly British English; Also called door frame or door surround

Examples

• The Victorian house featured ornate doorcases throughout the main hallway.
• The carpenter carefully measured the doorcases before installing the new doors.
• Damaged doorcases can be repaired or replaced without affecting the structural integrity of the wall.
• The architect specified mahogany doorcases for all the interior rooms.
• Period-appropriate doorcases helped restore the historic building to its original appearance.