folding door

noun

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

folding door

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of folding door¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Archerd was a natural salesman, at various times hawking vitamins, hearing aids and folding doors.

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This bus has more students than the first one — teens step through the folding doors holding drawstring backpacks.

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The room also has a wet bar with cherry wood folding doors and a Miele dishwasher.

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Swinging doors can knock a small child down, and folding doors can pinch little fingers.

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

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