Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doorbell
noun
/ˈdɔːrˌbɛl/
Definition
A device installed near a door that emits a sound when pressed, signaling that someone is at the door.
Examples
- She pressed the doorbell and waited for someone to answer.
- The doorbell rang just as the guests arrived.
- He installed a new digital doorbell with a camera.
Meaning
A doorbell allows guests to alert the homeowner of their presence.
Synonyms
- bell
- notification chime
- entry alert
