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

1. an interior door that opens by folding back in sections (rather than by swinging on hinges)