First Known Use: before 12th century
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door
noun, often attributive \ˈdȯr\
: a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.
: a part of an object (such as piece of furniture or an appliance) that swings or slides open and shut
: the opening for a door : the entrance to a room or building
Full Definition of DOOR
1
: a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened; also : a similar part of a piece of furniture
2
: doorway
3
: a means of access or participation : opportunity <opens new doors> <door to success>
— door·less \-ləs\ adjective
— at one's door
: as a charge against one as being responsible <laid the blame at our door>
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Origin of DOOR
Middle English dure, dor, from Old English duru door & dor gate; akin to Old High German turi door, Latin fores, Greek thyra
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DOOR Defined for Kids
door
noun \ˈdȯr\
Definition of DOOR for Kids
1
: a usually swinging or sliding frame or barrier by which an entrance (as into a house) is closed and opened
2
: a part of a piece of furniture that swings or slides open or shut <the refrigerator door>
3
: doorway
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