storm door

noun

1. a supplementary outside door, usually glazed, for protecting the entrance door against drafts, driving rain, etc.

storm door

noun

1. an extra outer door for protection in bad weather

Word History and Origins

Origin of storm door¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

Yarl testified at the hearing that he rang the doorbell and then reached for the storm door as Lester opened the inner door.

From Seattle Times

“Unexpectedly, Mr. Dotson opened the front door and storm door, then partially exited the house while raising a firearm into a firing position and pointed in the direction of the officers,” the report said.

From New York Times

After a relatively dry start to 2024, the storm door could swing open soon for Southern California, where back-to-back rainstorms are expected this week, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times

“We really are going to focus this year on the timing, the pace and the scale of the storms when that storm door is open,” said state climatologist Mike Anderson.

From Los Angeles Times

As the inner door opened, Yarl said he reached out to grab the storm door, assuming his brother’s friend’s parents were there.

From Seattle Times