storm door

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

Origin of storm door

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

A screen or storm-door spring can be easily made of spring-steel wire.

The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 |Various
He stammered an answer as Drew hurried down the carpeted steps and joined Delaney at the storm-door.

Whispering Wires |Henry Leverage
You will find the key hanging inside the storm-door, and the cistern-pole up stairs in the haymow of the barn.

Remarks |Bill Nye
When Martha Hale opened the storm-door and got a cut of the north wind, she ran back for her big woolen scarf.

The Best Short Stories of 1917 |Various

Devers had a storm-door, another instance of his individuality, as even the colonel's quarters were not so embellished.

Under Fire |Charles King

storm door

an extra outer door for protection in bad weather