"Doorjamb" Example Sentences
1. As she attempted to close the door, her finger got stuck in the doorjamb.
2. The contractor used a level to ensure the doorjamb was perfectly vertical.
3. He leaned his weight against the doorjamb, waiting for her to answer.
4. The burglar had broken in by prying apart the doorjamb with a crowbar.
5. She placed her hand on the doorjamb, taking a deep breath before walking through.
6. The termite damage had weakened the entire doorjamb, making it necessary to replace it.
7. He traced his finger along the carved design of the doorjamb as he waited for his appointment.
8. The doorjamb was painted a bright red to match the house's trim.
9. The young couple hung a wreath on their new apartment's doorjamb, excited to decorate their first home together.
10. She propped her elbow against the doorjamb, sipping her morning coffee.
11. The locksmith installed a reinforced metal plate on the doorjamb to prevent future break-ins.
12. As she pushed the door shut, the doorjamb creaked loudly.
13. He leaned his head against the cool wood of the doorjamb, lost in thought.
14. The doorjamb was chipped and worn from years of use.
15. After the storm, the wind had blown the doorjamb askew and it no longer closed properly.
16. She tapped her foot against the doorjamb, impatiently waiting for her friend to arrive.
17. The painter carefully painted around the doorjamb, making sure to not leave any brushstrokes.
18. The doorjamb was stained a rich, dark brown that complemented the hardwood flooring.
19. He swung open the door, nearly hitting his head on the doorjamb.
20. The doorjamb was covered in intricate carvings and designs that had clearly taken a skilled craftsman countless hours to complete.
21. She leaned her forehead against the doorjamb, trying to remember where she had put her keys.
22. The doorjamb had been scratched and dented by the family's rambunctious dog.
23. He jiggled the door handle, trying to get it to latch onto the doorjamb.
24. The carpenter had carefully measured and cut each piece of the doorjamb to perfectly fit the doorway.
25. She twisted the doorknob, but the door wouldn't budge from the jammed doorjamb.
26. The doorjamb was painted a bright yellow, adding a pop of color to the otherwise neutral room.
27. As he walked through the doorway, he brushed his hand against the smooth wood of the doorjamb.
28. The repairman replaced the cracked doorjamb with a new one, making the door as good as new.
29. She leaned against the doorjamb, her heart racing as she listened for the sound of intruders.
30. The doorjamb was splintered and shattered, evidence of the police's forced entry.
Common Phases
1. He leaned against the
doorjamb, deep in thought;
2. She slammed the door shut, accidentally hitting the
doorjamb;
3. I always hang my coat on the hook next to the
doorjamb;
4. He scratched his head while standing in the doorway, resting his arm against the
doorjamb;
5. She peeked her head out from behind the
doorjamb before quickly retreating back into the room;
6. He absentmindedly ran his hand along the textured surface of the
doorjamb as he walked through the door;
7. She stood with her back against the
doorjamb, taking deep breaths to calm her nerves;
8. He slipped a note under the
doorjamb, hoping the recipient would find it quickly;
9. She propped open the door with a wedge to prevent it from touching the
doorjamb;
10. He felt a sudden pain in his foot after accidentally kicking the
doorjamb while walking through the doorway.