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doorbell

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.

Pronunciation

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dawrbel

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɔɹbɛl

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. A bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To ring many doorbells in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.

Used this way, doorbell is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Push

doorbell button

Ring

doorbell ring

Other combinations

front doorbelldoorbell ringingdoorbell chimedelectric doorbell

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