Definition

1. Noun:
   • The hinged or sliding barrier at the side of a car: A "car door" is the movable panel that allows entry to and exit from the passenger or driver compartment of an automobile. It typically contains a window and a handle.

Usage

• The term "car door" is a compound noun used to specify the type of door belonging to a car. It is used to describe the physical object, its state, or actions related to it.
• Examples:
  • Please close the car door.
  • The car door was dented in the accident.
  • She leaned against the car door.

Advanced Usage

• "to open/close/shut a car door": The standard verbs for operating a car door.
  • He opened the car door for his passenger.
• "car door handle": A specific part of the car door used to open it.
  • The car door handle was broken.

Variants and Related Words

• Door (noun): A general term for a movable barrier; "car door" is a specific type.
• Automobile door (noun): A formal synonym for "car door".
• Vehicle door (noun): A broader term that includes doors for trucks, vans, etc.

Synonyms

• Automobile door: A direct, formal synonym.
• Vehicle door: A more general synonym.

Related Phrases

• "to slam a car door": To shut a car door with great force, often making a loud noise.
  • He was angry and slammed the car door.
• "car door lock": The mechanism for securing a car door.
  • I activated the car door lock.

Noun

1. the door of a car