double door

noun

Synonyms of double doornext
: an opening with two vertical doors that meet in the middle of the opening when closed compare dutch door

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The child’s faint squeals could be heard through the courtroom’s double doors after Tiawana Brown took the child into the courthouse lobby. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026 Henard walked down the corridor, bells ringing all around him, to the double doors heading out, where Ivy gave him his own bell to ring, right there. Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026 Dual sets of double doors lead to a 1,200-square-foot terrace with alfresco dining and lounge spaces. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 Video posted online by Kol Haolam News shows the Honda sedan backing up and then driving into the pair of double doors, knocking one door off its hinges. John Annese, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double door

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double door was in 1840

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“Double door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20door. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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