doorbell
noun/ˈdɔrbɛl/
Frequency rank: #12,388 most common English word
Meaning
A bell or buzzer at the entrance of a building that visitors press to signal their arrival.
Example sentence
She heard doorbell ring and rushed to open the front door.
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