Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dutch door

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables: dutch -door
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A door that is divided horizontally into two parts such that the upper part may be opened independently of the lower.

Canadian usage; American usage

Example Sentences

"He unlatched the side door, a Dutch door whose halves were hooked together, and propped it open with the mailbox."

Usage

Canadian usage
American usage

Inflected Forms

Dutch doors (plural)

Synonyms

half-door half door

Questions

What does dutch door mean?: A door that is divided horizontally into two parts such that the upper part may be opened independently of the lower.

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