doorbell
Example Sentences
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When I was a child, my father warned me about answering the phone or the doorbell.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Ring doorbell footage from Angela's neighbour shows Roberts leading his mother from their house at 03:19.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
That’s because the doorbell now reminds them of the moment when they learned of Declan’s death.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
A doorbell camera in Altadena captured a coyote and a bear together, searching through the fire-scarred streets for food and water.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Grandma wakes up when the doorbell rings, and she goes to greet Mom.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
