entryway

noun

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

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors
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The images from the doorbell camera show the intruder approaching the alcoved entryway of Guthrie’s house with his head down, walking hunched over, as if trying to avoid his face being seen. Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026 Above one entryway, a sword is lodged in the stone, said to have found its place there in the eighth century after being thrown more than 100 miles by Roland, the hero of the medieval chanson that bears his name. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026 Mail and Paper Items The infamous mail pile that collects on your kitchen counter or entryway table is a recurring nightmare for many homeowners. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026 The snowbanks by the entryway are dimpled by an assortment of kitten heels. Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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entryway

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