ingress

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

ingression

2 of 2

noun (2)

in·​gres·​sion ə̇nˈgreshən 

plural -s

1

: the action of entering : entrance

2

: the process whereby potentialities or eternal objects enter into or become complex actual occasions or events

the ingression of an object into an event is the way the character of the event shapes itself in virtue of the being of the object

—A. N. Whitehead

3

: inward migration in gastrulation of large yolk-laden macromeres formed by holoblastic but markedly unequal cleavage

Synonyms of ingress

Noun (1)

• access
• entry
• door
• entrance
• accession

Examples of ingress in a Sentence

Noun (1)

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

Noun

The ingress challenges have occupied the bulk of this week’s conversations inside KC2026, the city’s World Cup committee, CEO Pam Kramer said Friday. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026

To ensure the earbuds are compatible with an active life, Sennheiser has given the Accentum Clip earbuds an IP54 rating against dust and water ingress. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

For homeowners with existing vinyl or laminate, there’s likely no need for immediate replacement if there are no signs of water ingress. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

On a brighter note, Venus’ ingress into Leo lights up your 10th house of publicity, bringing attention to career matters and your reputation in the world. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Latin ingressus, from ingredi

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Latin ingression-, ingressio, from ingressus (past participle) + -ion-, -io -ion

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1544, 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