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swinging door

American

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of swinging door

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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Speaking of which: look no further than the University of Washington, where Kalen DeBoer disappeared through the swinging door of UW football coaches.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

The swinging door bangs open; I look up, thinking it's the Rat.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2022

Tucker pushed the call button and opened the swinging door.

From Washington Post • Jul. 18, 2019

Then a man stepped through a swinging door into the room.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2018

He leaped to his feet and burst through the swinging door to the dining room.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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