doorjamb

[ dawr-jam, dohr- ]

/ ˈdɔrˌdʒæm, ˈdoʊr- /

either of the two sidepieces of a doorframe.

Also called doorpost.

Origin of doorjamb

First recorded in 1830–40; door + jamb¹

His hand, resting against the doorjamb, began to quiver and jerk.

The Sheriff of Badger |George B. Pattullo
Something came twisting forward to hit the doorframe, it dropped just inside the doorjamb.

History Repeats |George Oliver Smith
All she could do was lean against the doorjamb and try to catch her breath.

Unwise Child |Gordon Randall Garrett
He cautiously peeked around the doorjamb, playing it up for comic effect.

Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town |Cory Doctorow

And that's to the right of the doorjamb as you enter from the dining room area?

Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

doorjamb

/ (ˈdɔːˌdʒæm) /

one of the two vertical members forming the sides of a doorframe Also called: doorpost