Side Door

Pronunciation: /saɪd dɔːr/

Definitions of side door

noun side door - a door located on the side of a building or structure, typically used as an entrance or exit

Example Sentences

A1 The side door of the house is painted blue.

A2 Please use the side door to enter the building.

B1 I always prefer to enter through the side door to avoid the main entrance crowd.

B2 The side door was locked, so we had to find another way into the building.

C1 The side door of the restaurant leads to a cozy outdoor seating area.

C2 The security guard stationed by the side door prevented anyone from entering without proper identification.

Examples of side door in a Sentence

formal Please use the side door to enter the building as the front entrance is temporarily closed for maintenance.

informal Hey, just come in through the side door, it's quicker that way.

slang Let's sneak in through the side door so we don't have to pay for tickets.

figurative He always takes the side door in arguments, avoiding confrontation.

Grammatical Forms of side door

• plural: side doors
• comparative: sider
• superlative: sidest
• present tense: side door
• future tense: will side door
• perfect tense: has side door
• continuous tense: is side dooring
• singular: side door
• positive degree: side door
• infinitive: to side door
• gerund: side dooring
• participle: sided

Origin and Evolution of side door

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'side door' originated from the Old English word 'sīd' meaning 'long' or 'wide' and 'duru' meaning 'door'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'side door' has evolved to refer to a secondary or alternative entrance to a building, often used for convenience or privacy.