noun
- the vertical frames on either side of a doorway that support the door frame
Usage: plural of doorpost
Examples
- The carpenter measured the doorposts before installing the new door.
- She painted the doorposts white to match the trim.
- The old house had thick wooden doorposts that were beautifully carved.
- He hung the mezuzah on the right doorpost as tradition required.
- The doorposts were damaged in the earthquake and needed to be replaced.
- Fresh paint on the doorposts made the entrance look welcoming.