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 As the two people left, a large fire erupted in the entryway to the Del Norte Boulevard home. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Just inside the entryway, there’s ample hanging storage – although not long enough for my midi dress. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 Stick them among potted plants flanking an entryway for a welcoming ambiance, or arrange them in tall black vases among mini pumpkins on a dining table or entryway console. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026 Turn Off Porch Lights Outdoor lights can attract lovebugs in the evenings, so turn off bright exterior lights to keep them away from porches and entryways. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway
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Noun
  • Ionic columns mark the entry, leading to a foyer with sweeping staircases under 14-foot ceilings.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond a double-height foyer featuring a sculptural floating staircase are formal living and dining rooms.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • About a half hour later, Faulkner and Sumrall embraced in the locker room hallway, one of the head honcho’s many greetings.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, at the end of the hallway – and indeed the end of the home – lies the Winslow's bedroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The private jet lobby Private aviation’s tax breaks have strong defenders.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Perroquet offers complimentary chairs that guests can grab from the lobby on their way out to the beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryway. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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