accordion door
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Definition
Noun: A type of interior door that opens by folding back in sections, typically hinged together, rather than by swinging on hinges like a traditional door. It is designed to save space.
Usage
An accordion door is used as a space-saving partition or room divider within a home or building. It is common in closets, pantries, or to separate rooms like a dining area from a living room.
Examples
- Noun:
- We installed an accordion door to separate the home office from the living room.
- The closet features a wooden accordion door that folds neatly against the wall.
Advanced Usage
- As a space-saving solution: The primary function of an accordion door is to divide space without requiring the swing clearance of a standard door.
- In the small studio apartment, an accordion door provides privacy for the sleeping area.
Variants and Related Words
- Folding door: A more general term for any door that opens by folding, which includes accordion doors.
- Bifold door: A specific type of folding door, typically with two panels that fold in half, distinct from the multi-panel accordion style.
- Room divider: A broader category of furniture or structures used to separate spaces, which can include accordion doors.
Synonyms
- Folding door
- Partition door
Antonyms
- Swing door
- Hinged door
- Pocket door (a door that slides into a wall cavity, which is a different space-saving mechanism)
Notes
The term "accordion door" is a compound noun. Its name derives from the way it folds, reminiscent of the bellows of an accordion musical instrument. It is almost always used as a singular noun, even when referring to the concept generically (e.g., "An accordion door is practical").
Noun
- an interior door that opens by folding back in sections (rather than by swinging on hinges)