entryway

noun

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

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors
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Medics found Holder in the entryway near the front door of his home, and Huspon near a fence near the neighbor's property, according to court documents. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 29 July 2025 Place it in the living room as a television stand, the dining room as a buffet table, or an entryway to collect keys and other everyday items. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025 With its mosaic-tiled entryway and bathrooms, high ceilings, and original molding, this three-bedroom, four bathroom Airbnb channels that same Art Nouveau spirit. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025 Most of us could benefit from more storage space, especially in the kitchen, entryway, or office. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 July 2025 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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entryway

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