Dictionary

doorbell

noun door·bell \ˈdr-ˌbel\

: a bell inside a house or building that is rung usually by pushing a button beside an outside door

Full Definition of DOORBELL

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

First Known Use of DOORBELL

1807
DOORBELL Defined for Kids

doorbell

noun door·bell \ˈdr-ˌbel\

Definition of DOORBELL for Kids

:  a bell that is rung usually by pushing a button beside an outside door

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: door boltPrevious Word in the Dictionary: door bedAll Words Near: doorbell
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears