door

noun

ˈdȯr

often attributive

Synonyms of door next

: a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened

also : a similar part of a piece of furniture

: doorway

: a means of access or participation : opportunity

opens new doors

door to success

doors plural : the designated time at which the doors at a performance venue (such as a theater) are opened to admit attendees

Doors are at 8, and music starts with Garrett Owen's set at 9pm.—

Steve Steward

doorless

ˈdȯr-ləs

adjective

Phrases

at one's door

: as a charge against one as being responsible

laid the blame at our door

Examples of door in a Sentence

I heard a knock on the door. Please don't block the door. I peeked through the open door. He stood at the door.

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Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Though protected from the elements by a windshield and roof, the two doors lacked windows. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024 The process repeats until finally Ryan walks through the door, which of course sends Romeo into a happy frenzy, jumping up, wagging his tail and grabbing his favorite toy. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 From the financial squeeze of inflation, to recall after recall, and actually getting out the door, going to the grocery store can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. —

Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for door