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

Morning brings the soft knock of a neighbor, friend or relative who knows there is no need for the formality of ringing a doorbell. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

According to the homeowners, the situation began in April when Brown allegedly rang the doorbell, with subsequent visits becoming increasingly destructive. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Despite those worries, cameras in doorbells, vehicles and buildings continue to multiply. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Many homeowners already run their own doorbell and rooftop cameras. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 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