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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The fun-loving Mama Shelter, with rooftop dining and a bowling arcade, will open its doors on the foodie mile of Bree Street, and in Camps Bay, guests can stay at a 92-key ocean-view Autograph Collection by Marriott. —

Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024 But divisive political rhetoric, which can be sharper than the swords here, must be left at the club's big wooden door. —

Robert Benincasa, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024 In an effort to get his K-9 partner off of him, Cody went into a bathroom on the second floor of the Tombstone Marshal's Office and partially closed the door. —

Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024 Place plants away from heating vents or doors that cause temperature levels to fluctuate. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for door