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doorbell

American  
[dawr-bel, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌbɛl, ˈdoʊr- /

noun

  1. a bell chime, or the like, at a door or connected with a door, rung by persons outside wanting someone inside to open the door.

verb (used without object)

  1. to canvass or solicit from door to door, especially for votes or contributions.

Etymology

Origin of doorbell

First recorded in 1805–15; door + bell 1

Example Sentences

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Ring doorbell footage from Angela's neighbour shows Roberts leading his mother from their house at 03:19.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Until recently, hot cases at the court focused on issues such as Amazon’s contention that video doorbell cameras should be classified as digital still-image video cameras rather than transmission devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

He covered a doorbell camera at his home with duct tape at about 07:35 on the day of the shooting.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

It’s been a week since doorbell camera images became public.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

But as soon as we open the door, the two of them are already standing there about to ring the doorbell.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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