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Definition of door
door
/dɔːr/
door
Plural:doors
door Lexical Profile
CEFR
A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
Usage
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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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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Door. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/door