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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The McCallister house's charm has endeared fans for decades with its patterned wallpaper, grand staircase in the entryway and bold colors throughout. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025 Finally, the pair meet again at Ilya’s place, and waste no time kissing right there in the entryway, where Ilya lifts Shane up onto the counter. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 Home security uses, such as for front yards and entryways. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 Lander was later arrested again in September for a similar alleged crime, though this time, he was accused of blocking an entryway to 26 Federal Plaza. Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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entryway

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