doorbell
/'dɔ:bel/
Definition
- Noun:
- A signaling device at an entrance: A "doorbell" is a button, typically located beside an outer door, which, when pushed, activates a sound (like a ring or buzz) inside a building to signal that someone is at the door.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I heard the doorbell and went to answer the door.
- Please press the doorbell and wait for someone to come.
- The loud doorbell woke the baby from her nap.
Advanced Usage
- "To ring the doorbell": This is the standard phrase for the action of pressing the button to activate the doorbell.
- He rang the doorbell three times before anyone answered.
Variants and Related Words
- Buzzer (n): A device that makes a buzzing sound, often used as a simpler type of doorbell signal.
- The apartment has a buzzer system instead of a traditional doorbell.
- Chime (n): A melodious ringing sound, often used to describe the sound of a more musical doorbell.
- Their doorbell plays a pleasant chime.
Synonyms
- Bell: A more general term for a device that rings, often used interchangeably with "doorbell" in casual speech.
- Buzzer: Specifically for a device that produces a buzzing sound.
Related Phrases
- "Like a broken doorbell" (Idiomatic simile): Used to describe a repetitive, annoying, or malfunctioning sound or action.
- His constant complaints were like a broken doorbell.
Noun
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a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
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