THRESHOLD

/ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 15

Scrabble letter values: T1H4R1E1S1H4O1L1D2 = 16

Definition

  1. noun the starting point for a new state or experience.
  2. noun the smallest detectable sensation. — synonyms: limen
  3. noun the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building. — synonyms: doorway, door, room_access
  4. noun the sill of a door. — synonyms: doorsill, doorstep
  5. noun a region marking a boundary. — synonyms: brink, verge

Examples

  • “on the threshold of manhood”
  • “the space that a door can close”
  • “he stuck his head in the doorway”

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