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

While the group planned to demolish most of the building, Digital Realty at that point intended to preserve the facade, which includes the arched entryway and covered setback. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Define your living room seating area, cozy up your bedroom, and make your entryway more welcoming with a few of our favorite rugs from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Even fixtures that feel more suited to a dining room or entryway can work beautifully when paired with simple vanity lighting. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

There’s also a new bar area and a large train station entryway in the Royal Promenade. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 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