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

An entryway often doubles as a storage space, but the organizer recommends keeping the space as clutter-free as possible. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026

The synagogue’s entryway leads to a main hall with blue and white Chinese porcelain tile floors. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Managers were instructed to remove all roach carcasses and seal the bottoms of entryways to prevent more pests from entering. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

In addition to the new law school, the campus will include two research and innovation buildings, a performing arts building, and a gateway building serving as an entryway into the campus. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 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