I'm trying to find a word that is specific to the area right in front of a door, especially the outside area of a door. The word entrance is too broad, because that could be inside or outside. I need to specify outside.
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1Threshold, perhaps? CDO has a broader definition than some: threshold noun: the floor of an entrance to a building or room– Edwin AshworthApr 21, 2017 at 22:53
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2How do you want to use this word? Can you provide an example sentence?– JimApr 21, 2017 at 23:25
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@EdwinAshworth Threshold has a very specific meaning. It is the strip of wood or stone immediately under the door when closed , and forming the bottom of the doorway. I think the OP is thinking here of the arc through which a door swings. I believe the term is "the door's arc". At least I cannot think of any other name for it, unless it is the door swing. .– WS2Apr 21, 2017 at 23:32
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@WS2 'Hurricane' also has a very specific meaning. And a less specific one, which is used more often. Words are often polysemic. I gave the broader definition CDO provides; the normal usage is far broader, being metaphorical. Dictionary.com differs again: 'noun 1. the sill of a doorway. 2. the entrance to a house or building.' ...– Edwin AshworthApr 22, 2017 at 0:08
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1@neu242 You're right. I think if it's not sheltered like that we generally don't consider it a "thing" that gets named.– BarmarAug 20, 2020 at 14:57
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Even if there are no stairs immediately outside the door, "stoop" is what New Yorkers would say.
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1The outside of most doors is still within a building. (That's why you shouldn't answer these questions, but flag/vote to close them instead.) Apr 25, 2017 at 19:34
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It's always good to hear what various speakers say, but do you have a reference for your answer? Apr 27, 2017 at 1:52