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

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The tent comfortably fits two to four people and features double doors and windows for excellent ventilation; plus, it can be set up with trekking poles for a front porch. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024 The Kirks created this by walling off one of the double doors that was originally the main entryway of the second unit. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for double door 

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 Nov. 2024.

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