Phrase guide

storm door

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A door normally leading to a storm cellar, cellar or a basement, for protection from a tornado or a violent storm.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A secondary door placed exterior to the primary door, to better weatherproof an entrance. Those storm doors that are also screen doors can be used for ventilation purposes when the primary door remains open. Typically found on front doors, rear doors, side doors, balcony doors.

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noun

Meaning 3

an extra outer door for protection against severe weather or winter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: door

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: contraporta — a secondary door for weatherproofing
  • French: contre-porte — a secondary door for weatherproofing
  • Japanese: 雨戸 (amado) — a secondary door for weatherproofing
  • Spanish: contrapuerta — a secondary door for weatherproofing