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doorbell

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdɔɹˌbɛɫ// UK //dˈɔːbɛl// door·bell

n. a button outside a house that you press to make a sound inside, telling the people you are there.

n. a signalling device, typically located near an exterior door, that a visitor activates to alert occupants of their presence.


SIMPLE

I heard the doorbell ring while I was in the kitchen.

CONTEXTUAL

The delivery driver rang the doorbell twice before leaving the package on the front porch.

COMPLEX

Modern security systems often integrate the doorbell with a high-definition camera, allowing homeowners to communicate with visitors remotely via a smartphone application.

Synonyms
Origin

From door + bell.

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