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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

door

/dɔːr/ noun · British & US

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What does door mean?

noun

A movable structure used to open and close an entrance to a building, vehicle, or container. A way in or out of a place.

Example

"She opened the door and stepped outside into the bright sunlight."

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Synonyms for door

entrance entranceway gateway threshold portal passage

Antonyms of door

Rhymes with door

floor shore before galore

Etymologically related

Latin 'door' is derived from 'duare', meaning 'to shut', and 'duare' is related to 'duere', meaning 'to shut in' or 'to enclose'.Old English 'duru' is also related to 'dor', meaning 'door'.The word 'door' is also related to 'doorway', 'doorpost', and 'doorway'.