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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But tile is generally preferred for bathrooms and entryways. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 The department urged high-performance vehicle owners to keep their cars parked in garages, use steering wheel locks and keep key fobs away from entryways to deter thefts. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 Around the entryway, images of pink and yellow mushrooms welcome visitors and give passersby a clue as to what happens inside after hours. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026 The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has once again been named as one of the top zoos in the US in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, less than two weeks after opening a $72 million new entryway and manatee-care facility. Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union, 18 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.

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entryway

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