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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This results in a pile-up of backpacks, jackets, and purses on entryway chairs, the bottom of the stairs, and kitchen counters. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026 There are six guest rooms with 32-inch entryways and roll-in showers. Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 Brighten up a dark entryway or add a warm glow to your bedroom with multiple brightness settings and a variety of color temperatures to get the ambiance just right. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 That could include a driveway, backyard, entryway, garage area or outdoor space where your family spends time. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 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 31 May. 2026.

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entryway

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