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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post

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

From Seattle Times

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