CEFR B1

doorframe

noun

Meaning

The structure of uprights and a lintel that surrounds and supports a door.

Examples

He leaned against the doorframe, waiting for her to open the door.
The old house had a beautifully carved wooden doorframe.

Synonyms: frame, jamb, doorpost, lintel

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doorframe (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːrˌfreɪm/

Definition

The structure of uprights and a lintel that surrounds and supports a door.

Examples

He leaned against the doorframe, waiting for her to open the door.
The old house had a beautifully carved wooden doorframe.
Make sure the new door fits snugly within the existing doorframe.

Synonyms of doorframe

Words with a similar meaning to doorframe:

frame
jamb
doorpost
lintel

Antonyms of doorframe

Words with the opposite meaning to doorframe:

wall
opening

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