doorpost

/ˈdɔrˌpoʊst/
noun
  1. The vertical piece of a door frame on either side of a doorway.
    • He leaned against the doorpost and waited for an answer.
    • The doorpost was scratched from years of the dog pushing it open.
    • She measured the distance between the doorposts to see if the new sofa would fit.
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