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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Three suspects smashed the door into the business, which was open at the time, and ran to the jewelry department. —

Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 Check for the stove’s model number located in the storage drawer at the bottom of the appliance or inside the oven door. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025 While the investigation is ongoing, preliminary information indicates that the fire was accidental and is believed to have been caused when one of two space heaters the men plugged in tipped over, igniting a blaze near the door and blocking their escape route. —

Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025 The house was weirdly dark and quiet, and the doors were locked. —

Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for door