en·trance
ˈen-trən(t)s 
en·trance
in-ˈtran(t)s
en-
entranced; entrancing
1
: to put into a trance
2
: to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture
we were entranced by the view
Synonyms
Examples of entrance in a Sentence
Noun
the entrance of the army into the city
the country's entrance into war
The book describes his entrance into politics.
The thieves gained entrance to our house by breaking a window.
She always knew how to make a grand entrance.
The main entrance is on the left side.
There are two entrances to the park.
The ship passed through the narrow entrance to the bay.
He was denied entrance into the country.
She applied for entrance at several colleges.
Verb
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
Recent Examples on the Web
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
For those looking for more privacy and space, there’s a two-bedroom cottage with its own gated entrance, full kitchen and washer and dryer.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Part of the funding from the Castle Campaign will be used to fund a new entrance to the gardens and provide a full-time horticulturist for its staff.
—The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The tinted glass entrance to Budonoki, which faces the intersection of Melrose and Virgil avenues, doesn’t so much mirror its surroundings as stare back blankly.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
The main house spans nearly 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, while an attached guest suite offers its own entrance, a compact kitchen, and bathroom.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Since its raucous entrance into the space industry more than two decades ago, SpaceX has evolved from a scrappy start-up perpetually near death to a dominant behemoth that has continued to upend the market for space launches by achieving one unheard-of milestone after another.
—Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
For larger potential entrances, cover the area with a metal screen with six or more meshes per inch.
—Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
The former entrance, a colorful indoor replica soundstage, will be reimagined, paying homage to historic Hollywood movie theaters, and is set for reopening in Spring 2025.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Rome reached for the shiny trophy, becoming entranced by the disco ball's lights in the sun in the last photo.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Silvia is entranced by the stories of her aunt Ena, who offers folktales of her home and their past, one that her mother has kept swathed in secrecy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2024
Transparency, Love Languages, and the Strength of Black Love
For Devin, who can spend hours entranced in work at the couple’s home studio, ‘acts of service’ is key.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
The lobby was well-lit and guests were entranced by the two flatscreens suspended side by side with Moet bottles decorated in faux flowers beneath them.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024
Based on the real-life exploits of the titular outlaws, the film entranced the younger generation with its polarizing story, which some critics saw as glorifying violence.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2024
Explore our new section Ramirez was entranced by this fleeting glimpse of adaptation by tropical species in one of the world’s greatest asphalt jungles.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Juliette Binoche stars and is entrancing as ever as 19th-century French chef Eugenie, a culinary wonder who creates gastronomical inspirations with the support of bon vivant Dodin (Benoit Magimel).
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
Noun
Prior to its hiatus in January, Ardent’s tasting menu was available Wednesday through Saturday in its more formal space to the left of its central entrance.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
For those looking for more privacy and space, there’s a two-bedroom cottage with its own gated entrance, full kitchen and washer and dryer.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Part of the funding from the Castle Campaign will be used to fund a new entrance to the gardens and provide a full-time horticulturist for its staff.
—The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The tinted glass entrance to Budonoki, which faces the intersection of Melrose and Virgil avenues, doesn’t so much mirror its surroundings as stare back blankly.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
The main house spans nearly 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, while an attached guest suite offers its own entrance, a compact kitchen, and bathroom.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Since its raucous entrance into the space industry more than two decades ago, SpaceX has evolved from a scrappy start-up perpetually near death to a dominant behemoth that has continued to upend the market for space launches by achieving one unheard-of milestone after another.
—Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
For larger potential entrances, cover the area with a metal screen with six or more meshes per inch.
—Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
The former entrance, a colorful indoor replica soundstage, will be reimagined, paying homage to historic Hollywood movie theaters, and is set for reopening in Spring 2025.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
Uh and his wife and business partner, Mina Park, first opened their experimental strip mall joint in 2018, diners were entranced by the shelves practically buckling under the weight of giant jars of ferments.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Rome reached for the shiny trophy, becoming entranced by the disco ball's lights in the sun in the last photo.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Silvia is entranced by the stories of her aunt Ena, who offers folktales of her home and their past, one that her mother has kept swathed in secrecy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2024
Transparency, Love Languages, and the Strength of Black Love
For Devin, who can spend hours entranced in work at the couple’s home studio, ‘acts of service’ is key.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
The lobby was well-lit and guests were entranced by the two flatscreens suspended side by side with Moet bottles decorated in faux flowers beneath them.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024
Based on the real-life exploits of the titular outlaws, the film entranced the younger generation with its polarizing story, which some critics saw as glorifying violence.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2024
Explore our new section Ramirez was entranced by this fleeting glimpse of adaptation by tropical species in one of the world’s greatest asphalt jungles.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Juliette Binoche stars and is entrancing as ever as 19th-century French chef Eugenie, a culinary wonder who creates gastronomical inspirations with the support of bon vivant Dodin (Benoit Magimel).
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entrance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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entrance
1 of 2 noun
en·trance
ˈen-trən(t)s
1
: the act of entering
made an entrance
2
a
: the means or place of entry
b
: a point in a play where a character comes on stage
watch for your entrance
3
: the right to enter : admission
gained entrance to the club
an entrance exam
entrance
2 of 2 verb
en·trance
in-ˈtran(t)s
entranced; entrancing
1
: to put into a trance
2
: to fill with delight, wonder, or overwhelming emotion
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