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

However, later that day, someone showed up at his home and rang the doorbell. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

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

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