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doorbell
noun door·bell \ˈdȯr-ˌbel\
: a bell inside a house or building that is rung usually by pushing a button beside an outside door
Full Definition of DOORBELL
: a bell or set of chimes to be rung usually by a push button at an outer door
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First Known Use of DOORBELL
1807
Rhymes with DOORBELL
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DOORBELL Defined for Kids
doorbell
noun door·bell \ˈdȯr-ˌbel\
Definition of DOORBELL for Kids
: a bell that is rung usually by pushing a button beside an outside door
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