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

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Shep’s Diana then enters through double doors behind them to wild appreciation from the live audience. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 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 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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