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 front door was charred black and the smell of smoke and soot lingered in the entryway. Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 The trading floor, as well as the arch that graced the entryway to the Chicago Stock Exchange building, both went to the Art Institute. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 Carpets and throw rugs can protect high-traffic areas, especially at entryways. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 In kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways, large-format tile continues to signal durability and modern design. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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entryway

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