door

noun

ˈdȯr How to pronounce door (audio)
Definition of doornext
1
as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in

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2
as in doorway
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure a steady stream of visitors through the front door

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3
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in education unlocks the door to advancement

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Recent Examples of door Back in the main dining room, curious fans open the glass front doors and ask if the Pantry is coming back. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Slowly, a door opens, revealing the shadow of Stephen, her husband. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026 The Cybercab, which has butterfly doors and no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors, is one of Musk's key bets in his push to turn Tesla into an AI and robotics company rather than just an automaker. — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 Double entry doors open to reveal a seamless view straight through the home to the landscaped grounds beyond. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for door
Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
  1. gate
  2. doorway
  3. access
  4. hatch
  5. entrance
  6. entry
  7. accession
  8. key
Noun
  • Gate-all-around transistors Gate-all-around transistors surround the current-carrying channel with a gate on every side.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Ayala also allegedly kicked her 17-month-old daughter, causing the child to hit her head on a baby gate, AZ Family reported, citing court documents.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gate
Noun
  • Dennis Allen, his boss and the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator, stood in the doorway.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Then a doorway opens where none existed, leading to a pitch-black hallway that seems to go on forever.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of doorway
Noun
  • For chipmakers, Fewins said the key is to clearly define what constitutes a trade secret, make employees aware of that information and put safeguards in place to limit access.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Accessibility There is wheelchair access to enter the property and then an elevator for access to the guest room floors and lower level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of access
Noun
  • In Seuss’ black and white, hatch marked version of the real world, readers enter the home of two children when Cat arrives at their front door with two Things in tow.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Batten down the hatches — what’s about to happen is Liza territory.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of hatch
Noun
  • At the opposite end of the house from the entrance and kitchen lies the bathroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Saturday Night Live alum John Higgins, Billy Zane, Rex Linn, Sasha Alexander and Missi Pyle are among those who will make entrances.
    — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of entrance
Noun
  • For Harriet, who until then led a life far removed from high society, her official entry into one of the world’s most famous royal families inevitably brought about some big changes.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Her entry into the race followed a major redrawing of South Florida's congressional districts.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of entry
Noun
  • Since Charles’ accession in 2022, several Commonwealth realms have renewed discussions about becoming republics.
    — Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The violence taking place across Albania is a worrying sign for a country struggling to maintain its democracy and continue the path to EU accession.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of accession
Noun
  • But the key for the program to reach the second weekend of the tournament might be Texas Tech transfer center Luke Bamgboye.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • What was the key for you about going beyond the joke or the story in that particular part of your special?
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
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