sliding door

noun

: a door that opens and closes by sliding sideways instead of by swinging on hinges

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The Hong Kong carrier’s latest business class seat has a sliding door, a 4K touchscreen, and wireless charging. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 All this in a large, transparent cube, its sliding door almost, but not quite, dimming the roar of the crowd outside. Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 The kitchen joins onto the bathroom via a pocket sliding door. Adam Williams july 17, New Atlas, 17 July 2026 The bottom was dedicated to storage, which was usually concealed by a sliding door or drawers. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sliding door

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“Sliding door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sliding%20door. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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