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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These are areas where the family gathers most, including the living room, kitchen, and entryway. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025 Place doormats at every entrance and choose entryway rugs that can easily be cleaned. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 Use it as a hedge or screening plant or plant a few near an entryway for winter interest. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025 To blend shoe storage more seamlessly in an entryway, this breezy Pottery Barn bench is just the ticket. Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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entryway

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