entryway

noun

en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
: a passage for entrance

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors
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Published on April 10, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House Grand steps lead up to a portico entryway. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025 The party said no injuries were reported after a fire burned through the building’s entryway Sunday morning. Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025 Albuquerque Fire Rescue said the front entryway sustained fire and smoke damage throughout the building. Russell Contreras, Axios, 30 Mar. 2025 The material is soft under foot, looks luxurious, and is made for high-traffic areas like the living room, entryway, hallway, or kitchen. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entryway

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entryway was in 1746

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entryway. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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entryway

noun
en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
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