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

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

Yarl testified at the hearing that he rang the doorbell and then reached for the storm door as Lester opened the inner door.

From Seattle Times

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

“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

As the inner door opened, Yarl said he reached out to grab the storm door, assuming his brother’s friend’s parents were there.

From Seattle Times