1
: the act of entering : entrance
the seal prevents ingress of moisture
2
: the power or liberty of entrance or access
an area with restricted ingress
Examples of ingress in a Sentence
Ingress to and egress from the freeway were made difficult by the construction.
with limited ingress and egress to the freeway, the stadium is the frequent scene of bottlenecks
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The 16-28mm F2.8 Contemporary includes weather protection around its lens mount only, not at other potential points of ingress, and omits anti-smudge fluorine on its front glass.
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PC Magazine, 22 July 2025
Imperial adds entry doors on both the left and right side for more convenient ingress/egress for each of the two campers on the full-size bed.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
The taskmaster’s ingress into Aries could manifest as a major reality check, particularly for those who have been avoiding commitment or struggling to follow through on their goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
The building addition and remodel will add 22 units, as well as new offices and common areas, better sight lines for security, improved ingress and egress, and other features intended to make the dormitory-like structure similar to Bimosedaa in its security and amenities.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 22 July 2025
Imperial adds entry doors on both the left and right side for more convenient ingress/egress for each of the two campers on the full-size bed.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
The taskmaster’s ingress into Aries could manifest as a major reality check, particularly for those who have been avoiding commitment or struggling to follow through on their goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
The building addition and remodel will add 22 units, as well as new offices and common areas, better sight lines for security, improved ingress and egress, and other features intended to make the dormitory-like structure similar to Bimosedaa in its security and amenities.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingress. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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ingress
noun
in·gress
ˈin-ˌgres 
1
: the act of entering
2
: the power or liberty of entering
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