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
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
His house has an interior door and an exterior storm door.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2023
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
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