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the entrance room of a building the visitor thoughtfully removed her snow-covered hat and gloves in the entranceway Synonyms hall, entry, entryway, foyer, hallway, lobby, vestibuleRelated Words antechamber, anteroom, lounge, waiting room; door, doorway, entrance, portal, threshold

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