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1. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the starting point for a new state or experience.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Threshold

  • americold
  • archbold
  • armold
  • arnhold
  • barthold
  • bechtold
  • bergthold
  • berthold
  • billfold
  • blindfold
  • brandvold
  • brunsvold
  • centerfold
  • chokehold
  • dallhold
  • darnold
  • diebold
  • dippold
  • ebersold
  • eightfold

How do you pronounce threshold?

Pronounce threshold as θˈrɛˌʃoʊld.

US - How to pronounce threshold in American English

UK - How to pronounce threshold in British English

How do you spell threshold? Is it treshold ?

A common misspelling of threshold is treshold

Sentences with threshold


1. Noun, singular or mass
Bonds rated below a certain threshold are known as junk bonds.

2. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the smallest detectable sensation.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. threshold

noun. ['ˈθrɛˌʃoʊld'] a region marking a boundary.

Etymology

  • þrescold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • þrescan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))