French door

noun

Synonyms of French doornext
: a door with rectangular glass panes extending the full length
also : french window

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of French door was in 1805

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“French door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20door. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.

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French door

noun
: a door with small panes of glass extending the full length
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