noun
- one of the two vertical pieces of wood or other material that form the sides of a doorway
Examples
- He leaned against the doorpost while waiting for her to get ready.
- The doorpost was damaged when they moved the large furniture through.
- She measured the height of the doorpost before buying the new door.
- Paint had chipped off the wooden doorpost over the years.
- The cat liked to rub against the doorpost whenever it entered the room.
- They carved their initials into the doorpost as children.