Pocket Door

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑkɪt dɔr/

Definitions of pocket door

noun a type of door that slides open and closed, disappearing into a compartment in the wall

Example Sentences

A1 I have a pocket door in my bedroom.

A2 The pocket door in the kitchen is very convenient.

B1 We installed a pocket door to save space in the hallway.

B2 The pocket door leading to the patio is stuck and needs fixing.

C1 The pocket door mechanism is intricate and requires professional installation.

C2 The architect recommended a pocket door to maximize space in the small apartment.

Examples of pocket door in a Sentence

formal The architect recommended installing a pocket door to save space in the small room.

informal I love how easy it is to slide open a pocket door instead of dealing with a regular swinging door.

slang I'm thinking of ditching the old door and putting in a cool pocket door instead.

figurative She kept her emotions hidden behind a pocket door, not letting anyone see how she truly felt.

Grammatical Forms of pocket door

• past tense: pocket doored
• plural: pocket doors
• comparative: more pocket door
• superlative: most pocket door
• present tense: pocket door
• future tense: will pocket door
• perfect tense: have pocket doored
• continuous tense: is pocket dooring
• singular: pocket door
• positive degree: pocket door
• infinitive: to pocket door
• gerund: pocket dooring
• participle: pocket doored

Origin and Evolution of pocket door

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pocket door' originated from the concept of doors that slide into a 'pocket' or compartment within a wall when opened, saving space in a room.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe doors that slide into pockets within walls, the term 'pocket door' has evolved to encompass various types of sliding doors that save space and provide a sleek, modern look to interiors.