Phrase guide

Dutch door

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: half-door

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an exterior door divided in two horizontally; either half can be closed or open independently

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: half door

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: exterior door, outside door

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 荷蘭門 /荷兰门 (hélánmén) — door that is divided into two horizontally
  • Dutch: boerendeur — door that is divided into two horizontally
  • Dutch: boerderijdeur — door that is divided into two horizontally
  • Finnish: hollantilainen ovi — door that is divided into two horizontally
  • Finnish: puoliovi — door that is divided into two horizontally
  • Newar: कुचाखापा (kucākhāpā) — door that is divided into two horizontally
  • Russian: голла́ндская дверь (gollándskaja dverʹ) — door that is divided into two horizontally