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 Instead of crowding your entryway with a table, bench and coat rack, consider getting a piece that combines those elements, says Lynch. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 July 2026 For this Edisto Island beach house, Hill sourced a suzani textile for the entryway which informed the color palette for the rest of the home, a few drink tables, and various rugs from Etsy. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 In the video provided to The Associated Press on Saturday, a person with a hat and carrying a bag is seen placing an object in the entryway of a building, and then walking away. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 The development is filled with small Texan touches, like the original Vickery Boulevard bricks that were used in the lobby entryway. — Emily Holshouser july 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway

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In the main gym foyer, there’s an area for people to watch live streams of games while purchasing food.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Right past a generously sized foyer that could easily accommodate a sitting area is the open-concept kitchen, which has been outfitted with a breakfast bar and a full-size wine cooler.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026

Definition of foyer

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In the distance, the two ― both staffers of nondenominational Christian organization Cru ― spied a female avatar standing alone in the virtual hallway and decided to strike up a chat.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 July 2026
With a bar in front, a hallway-like dining strip, and a cozy back room, the space feels more harmonious with Somssi’s easygoing à-la-carte offerings.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

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