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- doomsman/ˈduːmzmən/A person who pronounces judgment, sentence, or doom; specifically, a judge, an executioner, or a literary/figurative term for death personified.nounObsolete / Very Low
- doomster/ˈduːmstə/A person who predicts or prophesies doom, catastrophe, or disaster; a pessimist who habitually forecasts negative outcomes.nounC2
- doomwatch/ˈduːmwɒtʃ/The activity of monitoring and warning about potential disasters or environmental threats.nounLow
- doon/duːn/In Scottish dialect: down, a hill or ridge.nounprepositionR2 - Very low (regional/archaic)
- doona/ˈduːnə/A thick, warm quilt filled with down or synthetic fiber, used as bedding on top of a sheet.nounVery High (Australia); Very Low to Zero (UK/US)
- door/dɔː(r)/A movable barrier used to close off an entrance to a building, room, vehicle, or piece of furniture, typically hinged, sliding, or revolving.nounA1
- door chain/ˈdɔː ˌtʃeɪn/A short chain with one end attached to a door frame and the other end to the door itself, allowing the door to open only slightly when engaged, used as a security device.nounB1
- door charge/ˈdɔː ˌtʃɑːdʒ/A mandatory fee paid for entry into a venue such as a nightclub, bar, or private event.nounB2
- door check/ˈdɔː ˌtʃek/A mechanical device that controls the closing speed of a door to prevent slamming.nounC1
- door furniture/ˈdɔː ˌfɜː.nɪ.tʃər/The functional hardware attached to a door, such as handles, knobs, locks, hinges, and plates.nounC1
- door handle/ˈdɔː ˌhæn.dəl/A lever, knob, or fixture attached to a door, designed to be gripped by the hand in order to open or close the door.nounHigh
- door jack/ˈdɔː ˌdʒæk/A specific tool used for forcing open a jammed or locked door, typically during emergency rescue or forced entry operations.nounC2
- door money/ˈdɔː ˌmʌni/Money paid for admission to an event or venue upon entry.nounC1/C2
- door opener/ˈdɔːr ˌəʊpənə/A device or mechanism used to open a door, often automatically or remotely.nounB2
- door peninsula/ˈdɔː pɪˈnɪn.sjə.lə/A long, narrow protrusion of land from a larger body, with its shape or location metaphorically resembling a door or gateway to a region.nounC1
- door prize/ˈdɔː ˌpraɪz/A prize given away at a social event, such as a party, meeting, or raffle, to an attendee whose ticket or number is drawn.nounC1
- door-key child/ˈdɔː kiː ˌtʃaɪld/A child, especially from a working-class background, who carries a key to let themselves into their home after school because their parents are not there.nounLow (primarily found in sociological, journalistic, or historical contexts; not common in daily conversation).
- doorbell/ˈdɔː.bel/A button or switch, typically located near a door, which is pressed to produce a sound (usually a bell, buzzer, or chime) inside a building, signaling that someone is at the door.nounverb-intransitiveB1
- doorbrand/ˈdɔːbrænd/A German-derived loanword referring to a distinctive or marked brand identity focused on a specific product line, entry-level product, or flagship item that defines public perception of a larger company.nounVery Low / Technical
- doorbuster/ˈdɔːˌbʌs.tə/A deeply discounted item intended to attract a large number of shoppers, typically available for a limited time at the start of a major sale.nounC1
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