doorbell in English: A button by the door that makes a sound inside the house when you press it. (noun)

Translation

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

Word origin

A simple compound of door and bell.

Gender

Pluraldoorbells

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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.

door

The flat part you open and close to go into or out of a room, building, or car.

bell

A hollow metal cup that makes a ringing sound when something hits it.

ring

To make a clear sound like a bell, or to call someone on the phone.

visit

To go to see a person or place for a while.

press

To push on something firmly with your hand or finger.

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