folding door

American  

noun

1. a door with hinged sections that can be folded flat against one another when opened.

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folding door British  

noun

1. a door in the form of two or more vertical hinged leaves that can be folded one against another

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Etymology

Origin of folding door

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Although there are no windows on the east wall, the unit receives a surplus of southern light thanks to the folding door.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2022

Tesla begins taking reservations at noon on Friday for the characteristically sleek vehicle resembling a taller version of its Model S sedan, but with a folding door hinged on the roof.

From The Guardian • Feb. 10, 2012

"This is my main gallery," said Lord Badgery, throwing open one leaf of a tall folding door.

From Mortal Coils by Huxley, Aldous

A pair of dingy rooms in a dingy London street, communicating with each other by means of a folding door, which is at present shut.

From Dorrien of Cranston by Mitford, Bertram

At last the two wings of a wide folding door were thrown open, and my name was announced in a low but audible voice.

From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I by Lever, Charles James