entryway

noun

en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
Synonyms of entrywaynext
: a passage for entrance

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors
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Renderings released Monday feature a rectangular stone facade lined with imposing columns along a grand entryway. ABC News, 9 June 2026 As daylight fades, the true magic of a pristine entryway is unlocked through professional architectural lighting. Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 Dealing with a cluttered entryway? Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 Elizabeth notes that lingering in the entryway unnecessarily or ignoring instructions about where to place coats and bags can unintentionally disrupt the rhythm the host is trying to create. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entryway was in 1746

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entryway. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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entryway

noun
en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
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