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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Sure, 15% of senior employees say AI advances are pushing them toward the door of retirement, but here's the kicker: a full 13% say AI is doing the opposite. —

Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Mills and witnesses told officers that Colen was shot after a large group of people had tried to push through the lounge’s entry door, according to the complaint. —

Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 The day after the event, McKibben and his legion of senior climate voters took this message door to door, canvassing in Avondale for Kamala Harris and other Democrats on behalf of Owen, Emily, Ojas and their own grandchildren. —

Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 After celebrity fans of his brand — Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and Madonna — helped to raise awareness of the label and broaden distribution to 400 doors, Valley sold a 50 percent stake in his company to The Moret Group in 2006. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for door