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doorbell

[dawr-bel, dohr-]

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noun

1.

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.

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verb (used without object)

2.

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

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Origin:
1805–15; door + bell¹

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doorbell
noun
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

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