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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Her name was Elsie, and the double doors crashed open as she was wheeled in on a trolley. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 The suspect then forced his way into the school by firing into the glass panes of an external set of double doors, police said. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 The gunman fired a shotgun through the glass panes of double doors to gain access to the school, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said Friday. — Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 Krantz said that the suspect forced his way into the school by firing several rounds into the glass panes of a set of double doors. — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 16 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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