door

[dawr, dohr] / dɔr, doʊr /

NOUN

entrance to room, building

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exit gate

STRONG

aperture egress entry entryway gateway hatch hatchway ingress opening portal postern slammer

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

Example Sentences

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How could the Bruins allow the cornerstone of the program’s future to just walk out the door?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Sophie saw a back door and thought there might be a back exit but found this was not the case.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

When Cynthia knocked on a client’s door, she often dressed as a Pizza Hut delivery driver.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Two days earlier they had slammed the door on UConn’s undefeated season in the semifinal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Well, we’re here now,” Sela said quietly as we reached the side door.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith