storm door
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of storm door
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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A number of La Niñas have gotten off to wet starts only for the storm door to suddenly shut, according to Kittell.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025
After a relatively dry start to 2024, the storm door could swing open soon for Southern California, where back-to-back rainstorms are expected this week, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2024
Mr. Lester told a police officer after the shooting that he saw a Black male “pulling on the exterior storm door handle.”
From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023
A basic, lightweight aluminum storm door with screen panels from a home improvement store may be found for as little as $300 or less; a standard-size steel version would be about $400 to $500.
From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2023
About ten minutes later Mrs. Trent sees the storm door swing open on our front porch.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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