Definition of entrancewaynext
as in foyer
the entrance room of a building the visitor thoughtfully removed her snow-covered hat and gloves in the entranceway

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Recent Examples of entranceway The entranceway and main play area will get the most attention in August. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025 Schultz said there were cage-style units of 32 men sharing three toilet-sink devices, with the temperature at 83 degrees in the housing area entranceway and 85 degrees in a medical intake area. Yezen Saadah, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 To Jin’s astonishment, the sphere darted through the inner courtyard around to the entranceway and then directly out the main gate. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 May 2025 The naval motif continues into the entranceway, where a mural depicts a fleet of warships returning to dock. Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entranceway
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Noun
  • The London headquarters of the British Film Institute literally went to the dogs yesterday, when the venue’s foyer played host to the Fido Awards.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Stepping through the front doors, you are welcomed into a grand foyer opening to formal living and dining rooms.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Some of them waiting in the hallway outside the ICE check-in office were told by federal officers that they were not allowed to loiter, said Patrick Corrigan, a volunteer with the Faithful Accompaniment in Trust and Hope, or FAITH, program, which faith organizations launched last summer.
    Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, the men knocked on the apartment door and the woman stepped outside in the hallway, closing the door behind her.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.
    Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Entranceway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranceway. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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