often attributive
1
: a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
also
: a similar part of a piece of furniture
2
: doorway
3
: a means of access or participation : opportunity
opens new doors
door to success
4
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.—
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Steve StewardExamples 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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Video circulating on social media showed storm surges shattering the glass doors of the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, a luxury seaside resort, with huge waves gushing into the lobby and sweeping people off their feet.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
On Monday, a member of the group fired upon the door to escape before the thieves fled into six getaway vehicles in the valet area of the shopping mall -- several of which were reportedly stolen, police said.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
One five-foot long one, suitable for a door or opening, runs just under $50 on Amazon.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Then the Gates Foundation will shut its doors for good.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
On Monday, a member of the group fired upon the door to escape before the thieves fled into six getaway vehicles in the valet area of the shopping mall -- several of which were reportedly stolen, police said.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
One five-foot long one, suitable for a door or opening, runs just under $50 on Amazon.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Then the Gates Foundation will shut its doors for good.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for door
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/door. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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