1
: the act of entering : entrance
the seal prevents ingress of moisture
2
: the power or liberty of entrance or access
an area with restricted ingress
Examples of ingress in a Sentence
Ingress to and egress from the freeway were made difficult by the construction.
with limited ingress and egress to the freeway, the stadium is the frequent scene of bottlenecks
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For homeowners with existing vinyl or laminate, there’s likely no need for immediate replacement if there are no signs of water ingress.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
To ensure the earbuds are compatible with an active life, Sennheiser has given the Accentum Clip earbuds an IP54 rating against dust and water ingress.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For homeowners with existing vinyl or laminate, there’s likely no need for immediate replacement if there are no signs of water ingress.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
On a brighter note, Venus’ ingress into Leo lights up your 10th house of publicity, bringing attention to career matters and your reputation in the world.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingress. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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ingress
noun
in·gress
ˈin-ˌgres 
1
: the act of entering
2
: the power or liberty of entering
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