entryway

noun

en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā 

: a passage for entrance

Synonyms of entryway

• foyer
• hallway
• lobby

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors

Recent Examples on the Web

Initially, the developer planned to save the building’s facade, which includes the arched entryway and covered setback. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

There is also fire damage, along with significant water and smoke damage, to the side of the building, the entryway, and the vestibule. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Now, buyers touring the house walk into an entryway staged with two curved, ivory couches facing each other across a coffee table that’s topped with design books and plants. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Simply sprinkle a small amount around any ant mounds, garden beds, or pest entryways. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

entryway

noun

en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā 

: entry sense 2