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.

Synonyms
- hatch
- secret door
- hidden entrance