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Definition of doorplate

doorplate

/ˈdɔːrˌpleɪt/
door · plate
Plural:doorplates
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doorplate Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small flat plaque of metal, plastic, or wood attached to a door, typically engraved with the name of the occupant or the number of the room or building.

Example

"The polished brass doorplate on the front entrance bore the name of the law firm."

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• Nearby Words

doorman
doormat
doornail
doorplate
doorpost
doorsill
doorstep

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