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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Instead of scrubbing muddy boot stains off an entryway rug or having to replace it altogether, go with a low maintenance option in the form of a washable rug. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025 The man sitting beside the entryway sees the leopard walk into the room, takes a moment to comprehend what is happening, and then shoots up from his seat and exits the dining area. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025 The entryway is a few steps back from the main sidewalk to conceal it from the hustle-and-bustle. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025 This may include Liberty Island and nearby Ellis Island, the historic entryway to the United States for millions of people who became Americans. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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entryway

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