Synonyms for

Backdoor

Verb / ˈbæˌkdɔ:r / Another word for backdoor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a door at the back of a building or room, typically used as a private entrance or exit

Synonyms & similar words

backdoor backentrance trapdoor hatch portal gate entryway ingress access adit passage threshold doorway opening exit egress

Example sentences

  1. I always use the backdoor to sneak out of the house.
  2. The delivery person entered through the backdoor.
  3. The backdoor was locked, so I had to use the front entrance.
  4. They installed a new security system on the backdoor.
  5. The thief entered the house through the backdoor when no one was watching.

Quotes

  • 'Love is often like a backdoor into a life that everyone else thinks is perfect.' - Jodi Picoult
  • 'A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.' - Donna Roberts
  • 'We don't create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.' - Lynda Barry

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