Dutch door

American  

noun

1. a door consisting of two units horizontally divided so that each half can be opened or closed separately.

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Dutch door British  

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): stable door. a door with an upper and lower leaf that may be opened separately

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Etymology

Origin of Dutch door

First recorded in 1640–50

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Example Sentences

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Dutch door

Dresser wanted a Dutch door — one where both the top and bottom halves swing open independently — attached to their office space, where they sometimes isolate fosters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

A light-filled kitchen offers custom cabinetry, marble countertops, built-in seating, a farmhouse sink, and a Dutch door that opens to the outdoor living area.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026

France boss Corinne Diacre said beforehand they would approach this encounter "with a sledgehammer" and that was how it appeared as they battered on the Dutch door from the off.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2022

And Rainn Wilson’s pet pigs, who sleep in their own casita with a Dutch door — aptly called the Pig Palace — have already realized my pastoral fantasy and desire for more breathing space.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

Joe knocked on a yellow Dutch door, and the violin fell silent.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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