sliding door
noun
: a door that opens and closes by sliding sideways instead of by swinging on hinges
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The man walked past her and towards the sliding door at the back of the house.
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Time, 23 July 2025
According to police sources, officers arriving at the scene discovered a trail of blood leading to the front of the property and made entry through a shattered glass sliding door at the back of the house.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 22 July 2025
Head out the sliding door in the living area to step onto the south-facing terraces, where the heated infinity pool gives you more of those breathtaking views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
American Introduces Business Class Suites With Doors Earlier this month, American launched its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which were delivered with a 50-passenger business class cabin where every seat has a sliding door for privacy.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Time, 23 July 2025
According to police sources, officers arriving at the scene discovered a trail of blood leading to the front of the property and made entry through a shattered glass sliding door at the back of the house.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 22 July 2025
Head out the sliding door in the living area to step onto the south-facing terraces, where the heated infinity pool gives you more of those breathtaking views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
American Introduces Business Class Suites With Doors Earlier this month, American launched its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which were delivered with a 50-passenger business class cabin where every seat has a sliding door for privacy.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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“Sliding door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sliding%20door. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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