door·step 
/ˈdoɚˌstɛp/ noun
plural door·steps /ˈdoɚˌstɛp/ noun [count] : a step or series of steps leading up to one of the doors that is used to enter or leave a building
▪ We sat on the doorstep. ▪ The police were at my doorstep. — often used figuratively ▪ The beach is right at your doorstep. [=the beach is very close] ▪ Bars and restaurants are on the doorstep of the hotel. [=bars and restaurants are very close to the hotel] — see picture at house
▪ We sat on the doorstep. ▪ The police were at my doorstep. — often used figuratively ▪ The beach is right at your doorstep. [=the beach is very close] ▪ Bars and restaurants are on the doorstep of the hotel. [=bars and restaurants are very close to the hotel] — see picture at house
