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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 apartment, which Jordan rents for $2,300 and found on Westside Rentals, already had character including a Spanish-style rounded entryway that goes from the living room to the dining room. — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Meals are prepared on the kitchen block just to the right of the entryway, which equips adventurers with a dual-burner induction cooktop, sink and worktop. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 The numbers printed on the interior walls on either side of the entryway are a reminder of why Notre Dame football stands out. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Set it on a mantel or entryway table for a bit of spooky charm. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway

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Inside, the property maintains its elegant design aesthetic with a double-height foyer featuring a curved bridal staircase.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The rubble and the hole in the ceiling are still on full display, while signs, ropes, and a yellow cone caution people against entering the foyer.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

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