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 The main cabin door was eventually opened and five people escaped. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Large doors, windows, tables and televisions fill up the inside. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 But then, all the doors suddenly open, and all these things start coming in. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 There’s a door that opens, which is obviously her entrance moment. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 July 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
  • Insider Gaming reported that maxing a coach out of the gate ran about $100, more than the base game itself.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The crossing gates and warning devices had been active, according to Federal Transit data.
    — ZAIRE BREEDLOVE, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of gate
Noun
  • Plus, cumbersome pieces can be difficult to navigate around doorways, corners, and stairwells, and disassembled furniture takes up less space in the moving truck.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • Accessibility The hotel's accessible guest rooms also feature wide doorways.
    — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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Noun
  • Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • Groups like EdTrust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity, which champion equity and access to higher education, pushed back and said standardized tests in UC admissions were biased against low-income and minority students.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of access
Noun
  • After the eggs hatch, the larvae feed for about a week before maturing, dropping to the ground and continuing to develop into an adult fly.
    — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • The hatch-tent combination replaces the full-length pop-up roof being installed on the PV5 by other companies with a lighter alternative well-suited for both camping and everyday driving.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Definition of hatch
Noun
  • The unassuming entrance to the black box theater at Vesper Theatre.
    — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • At the entrance was a white table covered with keepsakes and ornamental photo frames.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of entrance
Noun
  • Beaches Without the Hard Sell The beaches are still the obvious entry point.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • On Wednesday, the Regents will discuss the history and purpose of the A-G course requirements that high school students must complete to be eligible for entry to the UC system.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of entry
Noun
  • In recent years, Turkey has played a spoiler within NATO, slowing down the accession of Sweden and Finland in 2023 and 2024.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Those years included major events including Prince Philip’s death in 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities and her death months later in 2022, King Charles’ accession to the throne and later coronation in 2023.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of accession
Noun
  • The surprisingly spacious material easily stores your essentials, including your phone, keys, wallet, sunglasses, and more.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Wheeler opened up the extra period with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and Morales (10 points) sank a triple from the right corner shortly after.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
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