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doorcase

doorcase

7.0
A frame around a doorway that holds a door
  • noun
  • /ˈdɔrˌkeɪs/
translation icon : marco de la puerta
  • The ornate doorcase featured intricate carvings that enhanced the entrance of the historic building.

Examples

  • The carpenter measured the doorcase before fitting the new door.

  • A decorative arch was added above the doorcase to enhance the entrance.

  • The original oak doorcase was carefully restored during the renovation of the cottage.

  • The doorcase was painted bright red.

  • Can you fix the doorcase before the guests arrive?

  • We painted the doorcase to match the colors of the interior decor.

  • The doorcase was made of oak, providing a sturdy frame for the heavy door.

Synonyms

frame
vsdoorcase
135 1.0

A rigid border that surrounds and supports a picture or mirror

is the specific supporting structure of a doorway not any general border
doorframe
vsdoorcase
5 1.4

A piece of wood or metal around a door that holds it in the wall

has the same meaning and names the doorway's supporting frame
casing
vsdoorcase
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A frame that covers the edges around a door or window

forms the supporting border of a doorway rather than just decorative trim

Surface Forms

doorcase singular
doorcases plural

Morphology

doorcase = door + case (transparent) = door + case

The meaning 'frame or casing for a door' follows directly from 'door' + 'case' (case = covering/casing), so the composition is predictable.

Etymology

Doorcase is simply a compound of door and case, where case means 'box' or 'frame', as in showcase. So a doorcase is the frame or 'box' that holds and supports a door.