doorbell

English

noun
Definitions
  • A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.
  • A button that actives an electric doorbell.

Etymology

Compound from English door + English bell.

Origin

English

bell

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