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door

ˈdȯr 1 syllable common

  1. noun.a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened; also: a similar part of a piece of furniture

    • opens new doors
    • door to success
  2. noun.doorway

    • Doors are at 8, and music starts with Garrett Owen's set at 9pm.
  3. noun.a means of access or participation: opportunity

Origin

Middle English dure, dor, from Old English duru door & dor gate; akin to Old High German turi door, Latin fores, Greek thyra.

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