plural entrances
1
: the act of entering something
the entrance of the army into the city
the country's entrance into war
The book describes his entrance into politics.
The thieves gained entrance to/into our house by breaking a window.
She always knew how to make a grand entrance.
Everyone noticed when she made her entrance. [=when she entered]
2
: something (such as a door) that is used for entering something
The main entrance is on the left side.
There are two entrances to the park.
The ship passed through the narrow entrance to the bay.
a building's front/back/side/main entrance
a large entrance hall [=a hall located near an entrance to a building]
3
: the right to enter something
We gained entrance [=entry, admission] to the club.
He was denied entrance into the country.
She applied for entrance at/to several colleges.
—often used before another nouna college entrance exam
an entrance fee
entrances; entranced; entrancing
: to fill (someone) with delight and wonder
—usually used as (be) entranced
We were entranced by/with the magnificent view.
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/entrance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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