doorbell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.
verb
  1. To ring many doorbells in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.
  2. To ring many doorbells of (target people or an area) in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔː.bɛl/ /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-doorbell.wav

Word forms

doorbell doorbells doorbelling doorbelled

Etymology

From door + bell.

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