entry

noun

ˈen-trē How to pronounce entry (audio)
Definition of entrynext
1
as in foyer
the entrance room of a building please wait in the entry while I get the person you want

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2
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in believed that a college education was one's entry to a life of luxury

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Recent Examples of entry And then there is Sac State, the first California entry in the MAC mix. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Stokes said his first recommendation to anyone with an earwig problem is to reseal entry points such as windows, doors and the strip on the bottom of the garage door. — Hannah Smith july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 The LaunchAgent uses an Apple-like name, which can make the entry blend in during a quick inspection. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 This year, the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards received more than 24,500 submissions from 40 different countries, a 25 percent increase on last year’s entries. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry
  1. foyer
  2. access
  3. hallway
  4. door
  5. lobby
  6. entrance
  7. accession
  8. admission
Noun
  • Two digital screens have also been installed in the foyer of the Board Hearing Room at the Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 15 July 2026
  • Larger groups might be interested in the Grove Lodge, a short walk from the Mountain House, which has six individual rooms and a great foyer that can be booked for one group stay or individually.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of foyer
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  • The date circulating is September 25, 2026, with early access opening September 18 for Ultimate Edition buyers and EA Play subscribers.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Your membership gives you access to all facilities nationwide.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of access
Noun
  • Just beyond is a combination hallway-mudroom that leads to the attached two-car garage and a half bath.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Three generations lived in the two units, separated by a small hallway.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of hallway
Noun
  • While some businesses relying on summer traffic have been forced to temporarily close their doors, others refuse to let the smoke alter their plans.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Triple entry doors open into rooms that feel generous and far from overbearing.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of door
Noun
  • The poolside façade features a mural by Panos Profitis titled Seabirds, while in the hotel lobby hangs a beautiful handwoven tapestry from the Callas brothers, who grew up in Glyfada and learned to swim in Fenix Hotel’s pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Known as Icehenge, the sprawling 16-piece work was created in 2012 for the lobby of Chicago’s landmark Inland Steel Building, where Gehry oversaw a renovation after acquiring a stake in the property.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of lobby
Noun
  • Care providers in Ituri went on strike in July, blocking the entrance to Bunia General Hospital.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Hanging above the entrance to a number of buildings in Bucharest, there is a bright red disc about the size of a standard traffic sign.
    — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026
Definition of entrance
Noun
  • In recent years, Turkey has played a spoiler within NATO, slowing down the accession of Sweden and Finland in 2023 and 2024.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Those years included major events including Prince Philip’s death in 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities and her death months later in 2022, King Charles’ accession to the throne and later coronation in 2023.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of accession
Noun
  • The tax funds free admissions to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Department of Natural Resources.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • By the author’s own admission, determining whether a condition constitutes a disease can influence factors like insurance coverage.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
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