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 Center both layers beneath an entryway, then add festive pumpkins, potted mums, and brass lanterns for a complete fall display. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026 Just like a bedroom chair, an entryway bench too often becomes a dumping ground. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 Finally, in the entryway washroom, guests are invited to casually wash their hands at a marble fountain relocated from Marie Antoinette’s gardens in Versailles, now serving as the most historic sink in Paris. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for entryway
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Noun
  • At the main residence, a grand double-height foyer opens to the interiors, where bright white walls contrast with dark wood floors and balustrades.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the property maintains its elegant design aesthetic with a double-height foyer featuring a curved bridal staircase.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One hallway features a wall of old photographs of her ancestors, alongside newer images of her immediate family members.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Police said the school went into lockdown after officers saw students running down hallways and received reports that someone overheard a comment about a gun.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the aforementioned game room, there are a variety of board games, cards, dice, and even a pool table to complement the chess set in the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Telco lobby group USTelecom urged the FCC to limit fees and said that 60- and 90-day deadlines would provide cities and towns with enough time to review applications.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryway. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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