doorbell
Doorbell (noun) means a button or device by an entrance that rings or chimes to alert people inside that someone is at the door. Example: “The doorbell rang just as she sat down to eat.”
How to use doorbell
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe button you press at someone's front door, or (in campaigning) to canvass house by house.
Word forms
doorbelled past tense, doorbells plural, doorbells singular
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The _____ rang just as she sat down to eat.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "door" and "bell."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “doorbell” mean?
The word “doorbell” means a button or device by an entrance that rings or chimes to alert people inside that someone is at the door. In plain terms, the button you press at someone's front door, or (in campaigning) to canvass house by house.
How do you pronounce “doorbell”?
“Doorbell” is pronounced DAW-behl (/ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “doorbell” in a sentence?
Here is “doorbell” used in a sentence: “The doorbell rang just as she sat down to eat.”
What part of speech is “doorbell”?
Depending on how it is used, “doorbell” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “doorbell” have?
“Doorbell” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a button or device by an entrance that rings or chimes to alert people inside that someone is at the door.