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entryways

noun

plural of entryway

as in hallways

the entrance room of a building a small entryway to receive visitors

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Recent Examples of entryways Managers were instructed to remove all roach carcasses and seal the bottoms of entryways to prevent more pests from entering. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Skipping safety lighting near steps, entryways and dark corners is another frequent miss. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 This charming ceiling fixture brings that same timeless appeal to modern homes, with a bulbous silhouette that adds character to kitchens, dining rooms, and entryways. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 Often used in entryways or hallways, console tables quickly become the drop zone for everything from keys and wallets to mail and school supplies. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 Common areas feature self-operating lifts or sloped entryways. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026 Totah places hurricane vases in entryways and bathrooms, where even a single oversized vessel can create a sculptural focal point and bring softness to a space. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 According to Hackett, a standard-sized doormat isn't the best option for most entryways. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 26 June 2026 Focus on entryways and living spaces, where guests first arrive and spend the most time. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026

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Noun

The impact of hospital boarding Moore said patients are often found in hallways because there is not enough space due to boarding issues.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
But in a more personal sense, autumn evokes a nostalgia for back to school shopping and styling outfits as if the hallways were a catwalk.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of hallways

Noun

In upscale hotels in Karbala, a city some 55 miles south of Baghdad, wealthier Iranians dressed in black fill the lobbies.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
El-Sayed was referring to the more than $60 million that was spent in support of Stevens from lobbies including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), as well as the strong support for Stevens from establishment Democrats.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of lobbies

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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026

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