double door

noun

: an opening with two vertical doors that meet in the middle of the opening when closed compare dutch door

Examples of double door in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The nearby bar room features a waterfall countertop made of stone, glass shelving for top-shelf spirits, and a see-through wine display accessed through double doors. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 The front of the house features double doors and two floor-to-ceiling windows to bring in as much natural light as possible. Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024 Breakfast bar seating is provided at the massive central island, next to double doors that open out to a terrace. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024 Back inside, a huge set of double doors slide open to reveal a showroom-style garage that not only can be used to display a vehicle but also doubles as an event space, along with an adjacent studio workspace. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double door 

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Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double door was in 1840

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“Double door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20door. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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