noun
doorstop
Doorstop (noun) means an object, such as a wedge or a heavy item, used to stop a door from moving.
noun
1
An object, such as a wedge or a heavy item, used to stop a door from moving.
2
(informal) A very thick book, so heavy it could be used to hold a door open.
"Meanwhile, all the Democrats had to put forward that year was a doorstop called Man of the House: The Life and Political Memoirs of Speaker Tip O'Neill."
— Jack Hitt, Is Sarah Palin Porn? (2010)
3
An eggcorn form of doorstep.
4
An interview with a politician or other public figure (apparently informal or spontaneous but often planned), as they enter or leave a building.
"The six o′clock news was regarded as the pivotal point in the day. As the news was beginning, often the Premier would make himself available for a doorstop press conference."
— Troy Bramston, The Wran Era (2006)
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Etymology
Formed from door and stop.
Synonyms
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doorstopper
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of doorstop?
"doorstop" (noun) means an object, such as a wedge or a heavy item, used to stop a door from moving.
What is another word for doorstop?
Other words for "doorstop" include doorstopper.
What are the different meanings of doorstop?
"doorstop" has 3 main meanings: 1. An object, such as a wedge or a heavy item, used to stop a door from moving; 2. (informal) A very thick book, so heavy it could be used to hold a door open; 3. An eggcorn form of doorstep.
