front door

Definition

The door at the main entrance to a building or house, normally fronts onto a street.

Example Sentences

• "Calpurnia appeared in the front door and yelled, “Lemonade time! You all get in outa that hot sun ‘fore you fry alive!” Lemonade in the middle of the morning was a summertime ritual. Calpurnia set a pitcher and three glasses on the porch, then went about her business. Being out of Jem’s good graces did not worry me especially. Lemonade would restore his good humor."
• "Entry through the toilet's front door."
• "His front door slider is hard to handle."