Synonyms

doorbell

American

[dawr-bel, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌbɛl, ˈdoʊr- /

noun

a bell chime, or the like, at a door or connected with a door, rung by persons outside wanting someone inside to open the door.

verb (used without object)

to canvass or solicit from door to door, especially for votes or contributions.

Etymology

Origin of doorbell

First recorded in 1805–15; door + bell ¹

Example Sentences

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He covered a doorbell camera at his home with duct tape at about 07:35 on the day of the shooting.

From BBC

Svelto wasn’t sure if the coyote was approaching her son until her partner Leonard Bessemer sent her the doorbell video and she watched the coyote follow Sal through their front gate from the street.

From Los Angeles Times

The FBI previously released doorbell camera footage showing a masked person carrying a backpack, who it said was investigators' prime suspect.

From BBC

Authorities have released images of a man taken from Guthrie's Nest doorbell camera whom they believe is the prime suspect.

From BBC

“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack,” the department statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

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