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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Front doors began to open onto building entryways, revealing deserted courtyards inside. Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Take a few minutes to go through high-traffic areas like the living room, entryway, and kitchen and re-home stray items that have piled up throughout the day. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Kelly Clarkson Home Bridget Hall Tree Clear up clutter in your entryway or living room with this hall tree from Kelly Clarkson Home. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 After being whisked up to the penthouse via a private elevator, you’re deposited into a grand black-and-gray entryway. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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entryway

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