/ˈdɔːbel/

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Meaning

A button by the door that makes a sound inside the house when you press it.

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Word origin

A simple compound of door and bell.

Origin
English
Root
door + bell

Grammar

Gender
Pluraldoorbells

Examples

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A "doorbell" makes a sound to tell you someone is at the door.

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You "press" or "ring" a doorbell.

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When the doorbell does not work, visitors knock on the door instead.

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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 2: doorbell, chill, spit and 7 more words.