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door

 
pronunciation:
dor
phrases:
out of doors
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an opening through which one enters or leaves a room or building.
He appeared at my door and said hello.
 
synonyms:
doorway, entrance, entry
similar words:
access, gateway, hatch, threshold
definition 2: an opening in a vehicle or other closed object that lets one go or reach inside.
The car door wasn't big enough to get the box through, and the trunk wasn't big enough either.
synonyms:
hatch
similar words:
access, entrance, entry
definition 3: the movable object that covers an entrance or opening.
A wreath hangs on his front door during the holidays.Did you close the refrigerator door?
 
synonyms:
hatch
similar words:
gate, panel, trapdoor
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phrase: out of doors
Word Builder: door +
  • doorbell:
    a bell near the front door of a house. You ring it if you want to enter.
  • doorknob:
    a round part on a door. You hold and turn the doorknob to open the door.
  • doorman:
    a person whose job is to greet and open the door for people at an apartment house or hotel.
  • doorway:
    the part of a building that contains the door. You enter through the doorway.
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