doorbell

Definition

  • noun: a bell inside a house or building that is rung usually by pushing a button beside an outside door
  • noun: a bell or set of chimes to be rung usually by a push button at an outer door
  • synonyms: bell, buzzer

Examples

  • We 'rang the doorbell' until someone came to let us in.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah, but if you were clever, really clever. Jennifer Wilson running all those lovers - she was clever. She's trying to tell us something. Isn't the doorbell working? Your taxi's here, Sherlock. - I didn't order a taxi. Go away. - Oh, dear. They're making such a mess. - What are they looking for? (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) Don't know. Who? Haven't the faintest. Hungry? Thank you, Billy. Northumberland Street. Keep your eyes on it. He's not just going to ring the doorbell. He'd need to be mad. He has killed four people. OK. Sherlock! Anything on the menu, (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1