Meaning
door (especially a small, exterior door)
- doorway, entry
In a sentence
Ho lasciato le scarpe vicino all'uscio di casa.
I left my shoes near the front door.
Chi è fermo sull'uscio?
Who is standing in the doorway?
Non lasciare la bici davanti all'uscio.
Don't leave the bike in front of the door.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| uscio | masculine · singular |
| usci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary or old-fashioned than porta; in everyday speech, porta is usually the safer choice.
- Often suggests the house entrance or threshold area, not just the physical door panel.
- Common in fixed expressions like sull'uscio; learners often overuse it for any indoor door.