Definition of doorbell Doorbell

/dɔˈɹbɛˌl/ - [dorbel] - door•bell

We found 7 definitions of doorbell from 4 different sources.

What does doorbell mean?

Noun Plural: doorbells
doorbell - a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
		bell, buzzer
		push button, push, button an electrical switch operated by pressing; "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk"

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doorbell (Noun)
A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.
doorbell (Noun)
A button that actives an electric doorbell.
doorbell (Verb)
To ring many doorbells in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.
doorbell (Verb)
To ring many doorbells of target people or an area in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.