French door

noun

1. a door having glass panes throughout or nearly throughout its length.

Word History and Origins

Origin of French door¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Behind Judith Bruce, a French door is slightly ajar.

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In one corner, a peaceful seating area with a blue water feature and tile flooring is nestled between a pair of French doors.

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The French doors were cracked open to the night outside, and someone was down in the kitchen.

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A set of black aluminum-clad French doors off the dining room let in further sunshine and provide easy access to a new front porch.

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Sunlight used to pour into a large French door that was now shaded by the tarp.

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