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 Designers at Pininfarina were called on to pen the elegant, flowing lines of this low-slung, two-door racer, which Modena’s Carrozzeria Fantuzzi hand-formed in aluminum. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 The signature project in Phase II is the replacement of Sugar Bowl’s Village gondola, a lift the resort says has defined its front door for decades. — David Caraccio updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 This 26-inch wreath brings a bright pop of red, yellow, purple, and green to your front door. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 Units must be kept open for three days — doors unlocked and we are supposed to supply the keys to our units. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 31 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
  • If cruising the coastline (on two or four wheels) is on your wish list, cars can access the private 17-Mile Drive via multiple gates.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At the gates into Ceuta, Moroccan authorities had deployed water cannon trucks and pushed people back.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of gate
Noun
  • However, remote access creates another potential doorway for attackers.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • One wall moves, a doorway shifts or a fixture is relocated, but the revision may no longer relate perfectly to the original design.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of doorway
Noun
  • Accessibility The resort is fully ADA compliant, with ADA-accessible accommodations, accessible pool access, and elevators offered throughout the resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Where the challenge lies is in the gap between access and behavioral change.
    — Ayaskant Sarangi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of access
Noun
  • The mill is also seeing an uptick in demand for cross hatches and mid-tier stretch.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, in this assault, many of the tanks carried only a small canopy over the commander's hatch with a thin steel plate, likely intended to provide standoff protection against munitions dropped by heavy bomber drones.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of hatch
Noun
  • Located inside Bookman’s Alley, the restaurant’s entrance is tucked away from plain sight, which Kim said is what initially attracted them both to the space.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As the sun rose, more people began gathering at the entrance, including cyclists, walkers and even a unicyclist hoping to make history in his own way.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrance
Noun
  • But analysts see the slide as an attractive entry point for investors, highlighting the company's scalable licensing model and the potential for licensees to benefit from the next wave of data center growth.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Every current season ticket holder will be automatically entered into a random drawing for the promotion, with every season ticket counting as an entry.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of entry
Noun
  • Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of accession
Noun
  • The problem is compounded by the fact that many AI systems still rely on persistent credentials like API keys, OAuth tokens and service accounts.
    — Oded Hareven, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The service Low-key and informal with free-roaming check-in staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
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