doorbell
word
/ˈdɔɹˌbɛɫ/
DOR-bel
/dˈɔːbɛl/
DAW-bel
Definition
A doorbell is a device by a door that makes a sound when someone presses it, to let people inside know they are there.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'the doorbell rang' or 'press the doorbell,' though 'ring the doorbell' is more common than 'press the doorbell' in everyday English. Common collocations: 'doorbell rings,' 'answer the doorbell,' and 'install a doorbell.'
Spanish: timbre - timbre de la puertaPortuguese (BR): campainha - campainha da portaPortuguese (PT): campainha - campainha da portaChinese (Simplified): 门铃Chinese (Traditional): 門鈴Hindi: दरवाज़े की घंटीArabic: جرس البابBengali: ডোরবেল - ঘন্টার বোতামRussian: дверной звонокJapanese: ドアベルVietnamese: chuông cửaKorean: 초인종Turkish: kapı ziliUrdu: دروازے کی گھنٹیIndonesian: bel pintu
Example Sentences
I heard the doorbell and went to open the door.
basic
Please ring the doorbell when you arrive.
basic
Our doorbell is broken, so knock loudly.
basic
The doorbell keeps ringing, but I’m not expecting anyone.
natural
Can you get the doorbell? My hands are full.
natural
We just installed a smart doorbell that sends video to my phone.
natural