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

Perfect for dining table centerpieces, entryway consoles, kitchen islands, and bathroom displays, these vibrant artificial eucalyptus stems come ready in a chic glass vessel for on-the-fly decorating. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Freestanding Coat Racks A freestanding coat rack might be a necessity in a small entryway without a coat closet, but Gregg recommends looking elsewhere for coat storage whenever possible. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Finally, in the entryway washroom, guests are invited to casually wash their hands at a marble fountain relocated from Marie Antoinette’s gardens in Versailles, now serving as the most historic sink in Paris. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton Downsides Instead of constantly kicking that pile of shoes to the side by your entryway, give them an elegant home with this tilt-out storage cabinet. — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 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