doorless Meaning & Definition
What Does Doorless Mean?
Doorless is used as a noun meaning a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened. It can also mean a similar part of a piece of furniture.
Doorless at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdȯr/ |
| Synonyms | gate, hatch and portal |
| Antonyms | discharge, dismissal and ejection |
Doorless Definition (Noun)
- a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
- a similar part of a piece of furniture
- doorway
- a means of access or participation : opportunity
opens new doors / door to success
- the designated time at which the doors at a performance venue (such as a theater) are opened to admit attendees
Doors are at 8, and music starts with Garrett Owen's set at 9pm.
Synonyms of Doorless
Antonyms of Doorless
Doorless in a Sentence
opens new doors
door to success
Doors are at 8, and music starts with Garrett Owen's set at 9pm.
we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
a steady stream of visitors through the front door
education unlocks the door to advancement
opens new doors / door to success
Word Forms & Grammar
door·less adjective
door
doorless
doors
at one's door
doorless (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Doorless
Origin of Doorless
Origin 1: Middle English dure, dor, from Old English duru door & dor gate; akin to Old High German turi door, Latin fores, Greek thyra
Origin 2: From Middle English dureleas, durelease; equivalent to door + -less.
First Known Use
before 12th century
Common Questions About Doorless
What part of speech is doorless?
Doorless is a noun.
What is another word for doorless?
Close synonyms of doorless are gate, hatch and portal. See the full list of doorless synonyms and antonyms.