entranceway

noun

en·​trance·​way ˈen-trən(t)s-ˌwā How to pronounce entranceway (audio)

Examples of entranceway in a Sentence

the visitor thoughtfully removed her snow-covered hat and gloves in the entranceway
Recent Examples on the Web The grand entranceway is lined with palm trees and lush landscaping, perfectly contrasting the white stucco structure. Martie Bowser, Essence, 16 May 2024 Built in the 12th century, this massive entranceway is one of five gates that lead into a temple complex that includes the iconic Angkor Wat site. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024 Researchers uncovered four wooden roundhouses and a square entranceway structure, which were supported by stilts above a river channel and enclosed by a curved fence. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024 Situated just off the main entranceway, past a mound of pale gray stones that Gastou would sometimes add to after a trip to the beach, the library suggested the study of a grand tour-era gentleman. Aimee Farrell, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024 In June, Wallace blocked the entranceway to the school's auditorium before finally yielding. USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024 One graphic video showed shooters firing for a full minute at point-blank range on a group of people trapped in an entranceway. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 Find it on Amazon Refresh Your Entrance With an Heavy-Duty Door Mat This All-Season Door Mat is a great way to jazz up your entranceway and keep your floors clean. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023 Renovations to the penthouse and some suites are still underway, as well as the construction of a new central entranceway. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of entranceway was in 1800

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“Entranceway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entranceway. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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