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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Book the white, cream, and silver Diaghilev suite, which has double doors that open onto a small balcony with the bay of Positano at your feet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Both had wide, private balconies directly overlooking the sand and surf, and were connected by a hallway that could be locked off with a double door for privacy. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Through the front double doors, the house immediately reveals a striking floor design and a curved staircase. — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 21 Sep. 2026 Shep’s Diana then enters through double doors behind them to wild appreciation from the live audience. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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