swinging door

noun

1. a door that swings open on being pushed or pulled from either side and then swings closed by itself.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swinging door¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Maybe the swinging door had hit her in the head one too many times.

From Literature

They get those around midsummer, and they arrive in a beautiful presentation box that’s lined with green felt and opens with swinging doors in the front that are held in place by a clasp.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is all by design, and it’s not about keeping us safe. New Yorkers are not safe. America is not safe," Habba said on the topic of borders being a swinging door, in her eyes.

From Salon

Dr. Spires strode down the corridor, my best furry friend howling the entire way, until they disappeared past swinging doors.

From Literature

Sojobi pointed out to a reporter that the operating room was nearby, through a set of swinging doors down the hall.

From Los Angeles Times