threshold
/ˈθɹeʃəʊld/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: thresholds
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An entrance; the door or gate of a house.
Noun
Examples
Shy. You that did voide your rume vpon my beard, / And foote me as you ſpurne a ſtranger curre / Ouer your threſhold, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “threshold” mean?
The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
Is “threshold” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.