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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Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 The entryway is a tricky space to decorate and organize. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026 The entryway foyer from the building’s front doors to the playing area is akin to a newer college facility. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026 That includes a new focus on the city’s entryways, the restoration of several murals, and a collaboration between Free Library of Philadelphia in a community printmaking project. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 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 20 Jan. 2026.

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entryway

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