Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trapdoor

noun

/ˈtræp.dɔːr/

Definition

A concealed door in a floor or ceiling that provides access to a hidden space or lower level.

Examples

During the performance, the magician made his assistant disappear through a hidden trapdoor.
They used a trapdoor in the old building to access the basement without being seen.

Meaning

A trapdoor is often used for secretive or functional purposes, such as to hide an escape route or provide access to a storage area that’s not immediately visible.