Definition of entrywaynext
as in foyer
the entrance room of a building a small entryway to receive visitors

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Recent Examples of entryway Luis Rodriguez, executive housekeeper at Wave Resort, says his team never skips cleaning the entryway floor and walls, using a nicely scented cleaner so guests immediately walk into a fresh, clean smell. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 In the entryway, the designers left the wallpaper and ceiling light, both original to the house. Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026 Eufy Smart Lock Deal The Eufy C33 is a small upgrade that gives you big security for your entryway. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026 High-traffic areas like entryways and kitchens often collect clutter without clear systems in place. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryway
Noun
  • The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Back upstairs in the living room and hallways, art was stacked, leaning against the walls, and in a bedroom and home office, piles and piles of books spoke to a lifetime of collecting by someone with a wide-ranging and curious mind.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
  • Emotions run high inside, outside courtroom After the hearing, emotions spilled into the courthouse hallway.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The deep main compartment is large enough to fit even straw hats and nicer shoes without squishing them, and this trunk looks equally right in an airport or the lobby of the Carlyle Hotel, Mom’s favorite.
    Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
  • There’s like these giant dogs walking around, and the lobby is just so inviting with this big fireplace.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2026

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryway. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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