doorbell

noun

door·​bell ˈdȯr-ˌbel 

: a bell or set of chimes to be rung usually by a push button at an outer door

Examples of doorbell in a Sentence

We rang the doorbell until someone came to let us in.

Recent Examples on the Web

The man seen in the doorbell video was wearing a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail backpack –– another clue authorities have tried to trace. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Unlike most doorbells that only show faces, this one adds a second downward-facing camera to monitor package drop-offs. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Police are asking residents, business owners and any drivers in the area between Saturday and Monday to review any doorbell, video surveillance or dashcam footage. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026

Not like my boyfriend’s family’s doorbell, with its complicated, seven-tone church melody that gives you spiritual chills and causes you to quiver excitedly. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing doorbell

• doorbell camera
• video doorbell

Rhymes for doorbell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

doorbell

noun

door·​bell -ˌbel 

: a bell, gong, or set of chimes to be rung usually by a push button at an outside door