door

noun

often attributive
1
: a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
also : a similar part of a piece of furniture
2
3
: a means of access or participation : opportunity
opens new doors
door to success
4
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 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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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025 During voting, the doors of the Sistine Chapel will be locked and the Swiss Guard will stand at attention outside. Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025 Davis said body camera footage showed the man pulling a semi-automatic pistol from his holster, leaning back in the driver's seat and immediately opening fire on the two officers who were standing near the driver's side door of his car. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Cincinnati doesn't have a lot of left-handed relief depth, but top prospects Luis Mey and Zach Maxwell (both righties) are pounding on the door of the big leagues awaiting their call-up. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for door

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dure, dor, from Old English duru door & dor gate; akin to Old High German turi door, Latin fores, Greek thyra

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of door was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/door. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

door

noun
ˈdō(ə)r How to pronounce door (audio)
ˈdȯ(ə)r
1
: a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
also : a similar part of a piece of furniture
2

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