Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

garage door opener

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.71 in modern English

Syllables: garage -door open-er
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hand-held electronic device used to remotely open a garage door automatically.

Example Sentences

"With your address and your garage door opener, a thief can drive right in. Hide your garage door opener, don't just store it in the glove box. Better still, carry it in your purse or bag."

Etymology

From garage door + opener.

Inflected Forms

garage door openers (plural)

Phrases

door opener

Frequently Paired Words

door opener

Questions

What does garage door opener mean?: A hand-held electronic device used to remotely open a garage door automatically.
Where does garage door opener come from?: From garage door + opener.

How to pronounce garage door opener

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