doorbell

noun

door·bell ˈdȯr-ˌbel

: a bell or set of chimes to be rung usually by a push button at an outer door

Examples of doorbell in a Sentence

We rang the doorbell until someone came to let us in.

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The sisters are thrilled the JP era is over, but still flinch anytime the doorbell rings. —

Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 The big picture: According to a (very unscientific) survey of 122 Axios Phoenix readers: ⏰ 9pm is the latest trick-or-treaters should ring the doorbell. —

Jessica Boehm, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 White noise can help drown out the sounds of voices or the doorbell ringing that may distract pets who are easily over-excited by visitors. —

Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 As Knight happily hands out candy to the kids still ringing the doorbell, the team gets to the bottom of what appears to be a squatter situation. —

Sara Netzley, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doorbell