doorbell
Translation
doorbell
Examples
Someone is ringing the doorbell.
Someone is ringing the doorbell.
Grammar Patterns
to ring ((the)) doorbell to press a button by a door that makes a sound to let people inside know you are there I rang the doorbell, but nobody answered.
Similar Words
Synonyms: buzzer, chime
Etymology
A compound word from 'door' + 'bell'. Literally, a bell at a door.
Memory Tips
It's simply a 'bell' on a 'door'. Breaking it down into its two parts makes it very easy to remember.