French door

noun

: a door with rectangular glass panes extending the full length
also : french window

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of French door was in 1805

Dictionary Entries Near French door

Cite this Entry

“French door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20door. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

French door

noun
: a door with small panes of glass extending the full length
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