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

The entryway would lead to a grand dining room in the back of the space, where customers could experience an upscale, revamped version of Leilani Asian Fusion that includes a sushi bar, said Kemph. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

The corner tree stands at Salem Drive and Idlewood Circle, where its branches form an entryway into the neighborhood. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

The hallway is lined with her favorite books and the entryway features her late mother’s Che Guevara poster. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026

White walls and broad windows keep the mountains and ocean in view, while a blue door opens onto an entryway capped by a 24-karat gold-leaf dome. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 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