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
: doorway
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
Steve StewardExamples 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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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Seal drafts around windows and doors to keep warmth in.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
In the video, someone from Lopez’s crew tells a shocked González that the actress and musician is behind the backstage door and the artist presents her canvas and covers her mouth in disbelief.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 15 July 2025
Instead of a traditional dog crate, Mark, who only shared his first name, came up with a brilliant idea—a custom space for the dogs with a metal door.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for door
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/door. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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