as in exit
a place or means of going out
the only egress from the nightclub was a dark, narrow stairway to the street below
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of egress
Day said a new entrance and egress point into the port is needed to deal with traffic strain on the Port entrances on Lindsey Road and Fourche Dam Pike, both of which have railroad crossings that affect the flow of traffic into and out of the port.
—
Arkansas Online,
5 May 2026
Driving with the streets closed In normal times, drivers can find easy access and egress at Hard Rock Stadium via Florida’s Turnpike, Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 199th Street.
—
David J. Neal
april 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Reached by a removable ladder, this could be used as a smaller bedroom, though doesn't include an egress window which is legally required for a bedroom, so would probably be best suited as a storage area.
—
Adam Williams
april 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
The fire marshal pointed to how Plainville Fire Chief Robert Skinner attributed a secondary egress to saving about 20 people from injuries during an arson at an apartment building just months before.
—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for egress
Arkansas Online,
5 May 2026
Driving with the streets closed In normal times, drivers can find easy access and egress at Hard Rock Stadium via Florida’s Turnpike, Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest 199th Street.
—
David J. Neal
april 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Reached by a removable ladder, this could be used as a smaller bedroom, though doesn't include an egress window which is legally required for a bedroom, so would probably be best suited as a storage area.
—
Adam Williams
april 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
The fire marshal pointed to how Plainville Fire Chief Robert Skinner attributed a secondary egress to saving about 20 people from injuries during an arson at an apartment building just months before.
—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for egress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egress
exit
Noun
-
Other teams that suffered early exits might consider being more aggressive this summer.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
-
The exit gates were not open as the fire broke out, and some employees were forced to leave behind their vehicles in the parking lot.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Egress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egress. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
