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

Take inspiration from this entryway and style the console by your front door with eucalyptus branches, candlesticks, Halloween accents that add a playful vibe, and a bowl filled with acorns, pinecones, or Halloween candy. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Doors, like your front and back entryways, are exposed to direct afternoon sunlight. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Use them on the patio to stash bug spray, sunscreen, and gardening gloves out of sight, or bring them indoors to a mudroom or entryway to organize pet leashes, shoes, purses, and other grab-and-go essentials. — Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026

Parsons explains that the opening scene was the perfect entryway for conversations with showrunner Oren Uziel. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 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