Thesaurus results for ENTRYWAY

entryway

noun

ˈen-trē-ˌwā

Definition of entryway

as in foyer

the entrance room of a building a small entryway to receive visitors

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Recent Examples of entryway Place it near your entryway to help catch dirt and debris before it gets tracked throughout the rest of your home. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 As for the best spots to apply window film, small windows in kitchens, entryways, hallways, bathrooms, and powder rooms lend themselves well to the decorative aesthetic and the film’s privacy feature. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 Declutter entryways and rotate seasonal items to create a tidy, cozy home. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026 Initially, the developer planned to save the building’s facade, which includes the arched entryway and covered setback. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway

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The foyer’s ceiling rises to 18 feet, adding to the sense of scale as guests enter the home.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Additional half-baths are placed near the entry foyer and entertaining areas for guests.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of foyer

Noun

The drones rip through the hallways scanning for a threat before disorienting a suspect using flashing lights and subduing them using pepper balls or by ramming into their body, the company says.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Rather than having dog kennels lined up across from each other like in traditional shelters, the New Leash on Life design will have kennels on one side facing a hallway to reduce barking and stress.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of hallway

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The arrest comes just over 24 hours after the NYPD released surveillance footage on Monday showing Guzman Soto slowly walking through the lobby of his mother’s apartment building wheeling a small suitcase.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Someone wheeled a tall wall of shrubbery in front of the glass doors, attempting to block the view of the tiny encampment from the pristine lobby.

— Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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