Doors slam shut.

Meaning: This means that the doors are closing with a lot of force. It's like saying, The doors are being closed very hard.

Choice of Words: Doors are the movable panels that open and close to allow entry and exit from a building or room. Slam is a verb that means to close something with force. Shut is an adjective that describes something that is closed. Together, they describe the doors closing with force.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Doors creaked open and shut.
• Shut up.
• Strong wind blew window shut.
• The door slammed shut, startling everyone in the room.
• The door slammed shut loudly.
• Window slammed shut with force.
• Door creaked shut, mystery remained.
• I wished upon a star, eyes shut tight.
• Monday, ice cream shop is shut tight.
• She slammed the door shut.