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- [dawr-jam, dohr-]
- /ˈdɔrˌdʒæm, ˈdoʊr-/
- /ˈdɔː.dʒæm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawr-jam, dohr-]
- /ˈdɔrˌdʒæm, ˈdoʊr-/
Definitions of doorjamb word
- noun doorjamb either of the two sidepieces of a doorframe. 1
- noun doorjamb Each of the two upright parts of a doorframe, on one of which the door is hung. 1
- noun doorjamb one of the two vertical members forming the sides of a doorframe 0
- noun doorjamb a vertical piece of wood, etc. constituting the side of a doorway 0
- noun doorjamb Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel. 0
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Origin of doorjamb
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; door + jamb1
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Parts of speech for Doorjamb
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doorjamb popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
doorjamb usage trend in Literature
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