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 The entryway led straight to a 110-foot tall Ferris wheel, the lone ride at the fair, and a smaller arch, similar to the ones that the Republican president has used to adorn other events. — Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 The entryway offers glimpses of the limestone façade beyond. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The only indicator of what might have been is a green sign at the top of the entryway. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 26 June 2026 According to Hackett, a standard-sized doormat isn't the best option for most entryways. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway

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Noun

Larger groups might be interested in the Grove Lodge, a short walk from the Mountain House, which has six individual rooms and a great foyer that can be booked for one group stay or individually.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
In this foyer, everything from the walls to the millwork to the doors and the balusters are saturated in White Dove.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of foyer

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Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom.

— Adam Williams July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Definition of hallway

Noun

The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Karant’s photographs feature empty hallways, offices, and lobbies, often with an attention to evidence of their past usage.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of lobby

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