storm door

American  

noun

1. a supplementary outside door, usually glazed, for protecting the entrance door against drafts, driving rain, etc.

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storm door British  

noun

1. an extra outer door for protection in bad weather

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Etymology

Origin of storm door

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

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storm door

“We really are going to focus this year on the timing, the pace and the scale of the storms when that storm door is open,” said state climatologist Mike Anderson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2023

Lester said he then saw Yarl pulling on the storm door handle, something Yarl disputes, according to the probable cause statement.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2023

He opened the interior door and saw a Black male he perceived to be “6 feet tall” pulling on the storm door, which was locked.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2023

Then, in January, the high shifted back to the east, slamming the storm door shut for Southern California, resulting in a record-dry January and February — months that are normally the state’s wettest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2023

About ten minutes later Mrs. Trent sees the storm door swing open on our front porch.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements