entryway

noun

en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
: a passage for entrance

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors
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Julie Peak, a professional organizer, declutter expert, and owner of The Precise Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, suggests leaving them in the mudroom or entryway. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 He and Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips took a moment to appreciate the entryway and pose for a quick photo on their way in. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 The main floor welcomes owners and guests with a formal entryway leading into an open-plan living and dining area, complete with a sitting alcove and bar. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 For a brief three-day span, the streets, entryways, and old colonial buildings were decorated with thousands of fresh marigolds as the town was making preparations to welcome their ancestors. Luisa Navarro, Vogue, 31 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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entryway

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