ingress

noun

in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres 

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

ingression

in-ˈgre-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• access
• accession
• admission
• admittance
• door
• doorway
• entrance
• entrée
• entree
• entry
• gateway
• key
• passport
• ticket

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The solid-state design is durable too, able to withstand up to 10,000 g shocks and has component-level protection against dust ingress to IP58 standards. —Paul Ridden may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2025

The sun’s ingress into Gemini brings more romantic fun, playful energy and spontaneous crushes with individuals who share similar interests and passions. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025

Properties must meet certain physical requirements for ingress and egress, as well as fire safety and security requirements. —Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025

As for ingress and egress, a touch of theatricality is provided thanks to AMP Research’s automatic steps that gracefully deploy. —London Clark, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin ingressus, from ingredi

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ingress

noun

in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres 

1

: the act of entering

2

: the power or liberty of entering

Legal Definition

ingress

noun

in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres 

1

: the act of entering

2

: the power or liberty of access compare egress