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 of ingress

• access
• entry
• door
• entrance
• accession

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

City Manager Seimone Jurjis said next steps include doing more design work with the consultant to explore what a building at the park could look like and what other considerations, such as environmental factors, height and ingress and egress, could play a role. —Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026

Not only in the stands that hold 80,000 people, but also on the grounds and walkways, too—every tunnel, ingress point, and food stand had a line, with mostly Italian insignia on view, though there was tons of American regalia too. —Nick Remsen, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026

Vaughters does not think the potential ingress of a title partner could see this quirky personality diluted. —Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

By July 26, the North Node’s ingress into Aquarius shifts your soul’s focus toward emotional roots, home and stability. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin ingressus, from ingredi

First Known Use

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