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Definition of door

door

/dɔːr/
door
Plural:doors
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• noun

1

A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, vehicle, or piece of furniture, used to open or close the entryway.

Example

"Please lock the front door before you go to bed."

2

An opening or physical passageway providing access to a space; a doorway.

Example

"She stood nervously at the classroom door, waiting to be invited inside."

3

A means of approach, access, or an opportunity for future action.

Example

"Earning an advanced degree can open many doors in your professional career."

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• Rhymes for door

• Nearby Words

doomsaying
doomsday
doomsdayer
door
doorbell
doorbuster
doorframe

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'dore', descended from Old English 'dor' and 'duru', originating from the Proto-Germanic 'durz' and the Proto-Indo-European root '*dhwer-' meaning 'door' or 'doorway'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Door. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/door
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