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
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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 Mar. 2024.

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