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 Most of the group’s funding for these repairs come from festivals hosted on the mansion grounds, Strawberry Festival in early June, along with Halloween and Christmas celebrations, featuring an upside-down tree dangling from the entryway ceiling. Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 The entryway already had terra-cotta and white checkerboard tile floors, so Miller doubled down on pattern and added a 1920s-style leafy wallpaper from Bradbury & Bradbury. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 Its entrance is on the side street at 12th Street, a two-door entryway with little fanfare. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Bieber did away with the stark, black finishes, replacing everything with soft fabrics in sand and cream tones, and hanging a brand sign on a mirror in the entryway—perfect for snapping selfies with Rhode’s viral lip-balm-holding phone case. Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway
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Noun
  • The two front doors open to reveal ample storage that expands to the back of the table, making this a piece that adds both an elegant and functional touch to a hallway or foyer.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Designed by Scott Wilson Architecture with interiors by Cherie Grisham, the residence opens with a dramatic double-height foyer capped by a 20-foot reflective ceiling and anchored by a sweeping helical staircase.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The declaration alleged Rojas was zip-tied in the hallway and Caceres fainted.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • The entire time players are walking through, music has been booming through the hallways.
    Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Kindred Spirits, the lobby bar and lounge, opened May 7, and Lula’s Restaurant will debut May 15.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
  • This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.
    Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryway. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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