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

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Recent Examples of entryway This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025 In addition to pumpkins flanking your front door, an autumnal wreath is a great low-lift way to add a festive touch to your porch or entryway. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 Rain couldn’t dampen spirits in Milan as guests crowded the entryway—always the sign of a good party. Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025 The other side of the building includes a secure entryway where detainees are taken into custody, fingerprinted, and undergo biometric screening. Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entryway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryway
Noun
  • The fact that the designers’ hands were on the wheel is immediately apparent in the foyer.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Past the wrought-iron front doors and a small vestibule, the foyer’s chocolate brown walls are warmly welcoming.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Observed on floors, in and around baseboards, grease trap, tables, walls, bathroom floors and walls, three-compartment sink, utility closet, hand sink, hallway, and in dining area.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The rapper could be seen dragging Cassie down the hotel hallway in surveillance footage that was shown to the jury and previously released to the public in 2024.
    Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After the session, the three of us grabbed beers from a stand in the recording studio’s lobby.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Rooftop pools, co-working lounges, bowling alleys, screening rooms, an on-site grocery, and a 24/7 attended lobby rival a five-star hotel.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryway. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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