swinging door

American  

noun

1. a door that swings open on being pushed or pulled from either side and then swings closed by itself.

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Etymology

Origin of swinging door

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Maybe the swinging door had hit her in the head one too many times.

From Literature

They get those around midsummer, and they arrive in a beautiful presentation box that’s lined with green felt and opens with swinging doors in the front that are held in place by a clasp.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Spires strode down the corridor, my best furry friend howling the entire way, until they disappeared past swinging doors.

From Literature

Sojobi pointed out to a reporter that the operating room was nearby, through a set of swinging doors down the hall.

From Los Angeles Times

The persistence of evaders, some of whom vault the doors, led Metro to order 5-foot swinging doors and reinforced hinges for the rest of the gate installations.

From Washington Times