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

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

“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

His house has an interior door and an exterior storm door.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2023

Mr. Bentley did not react to the continuing screams as he walked up the five steps to the porch and opened the storm door.

From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021

I bolted down the hall to the foyer and peeked out at our street from the storm door.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks