double door

noun

Synonyms of double doornext
: an opening with two vertical doors that meet in the middle of the opening when closed compare dutch door

Examples of double door in a Sentence

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At the center of the main deck lies a light, airy salon with full-height windows and double doors that lead to the aft deck. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 The home’s wrought-iron double doors open into an arrival foyer, where soaring ceilings and custom stone floors set the tone for the entire estate. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 To the east of the glass double doors are the years of the program’s first seven national championships, won by legendary coaches Knute Rockne and Frank Leahy. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Inspectors also pointed to a large gap along the bottom of the bakery’s street-side double doors that could allow more insects or rodents to get inside. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for double door

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double door was in 1840

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“Double door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20door. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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