Threshold ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Threshold ( noun )

The strip of wood or stone at the bottom of a doorway, across the floor, or on the floor of a shower.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english threscold, from threscan "to step" + scold "a plank, beam". the original sense was "a plank or beam laid down as a step"; the sense "the sill of a doorway" arose in middle english.

Examples:

1. She tripped over the threshold and fell into the room.
2. The threshold was worn down from years of people walking over it.
3. The threshold was painted a different color to contrast with the flooring.
4. The threshold was raised to prevent water from seeping into the room.
5. He stepped over the threshold and into the house.

(As a noun)

Threshold ( noun )

The strip of wood or stone at the bottom of a doorway, across the floor, or on the floor of a shower.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english threscold, from threscan "to step" + scold "a plank, beam". the original sense was "a plank or beam laid down as a step"; the sense "the sill of a doorway" arose in middle english.

Examples:

1. She tripped over the threshold and fell into the room.
2. The threshold was worn down from years of people walking over it.
3. The threshold was painted a different color to contrast with the flooring.
4. The threshold was raised to prevent water from seeping into the room.
5. He stepped over the threshold and into the house.