entranceway

[ en-truhns-wey ]

noun

1. an entryway.

Word History and Origins

Origin of entranceway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; entrance ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

A 200-ton boulder from China’s sacred Taishan mountain occupies pride of place in the entranceway, meant to signify strong foundations, growth and stability.

From Time

His wife was allegedly shot with a handgun in the entranceway of their home.

From The Daily Beast

It would be a big job shifting so much sand even if the entranceway could be found.

From Project Gutenberg

Each front has its wide central porch and double-door entranceway.

From Project Gutenberg

Two marked stories usually divide it—that of the entranceway and the big window story over it.

From Project Gutenberg

These should not be used in a large high-studded hall; but they look well in a small entranceway, if hung on plain-tinted walls.

From Project Gutenberg

These enclosed stairs usually started near the vaulted entranceway leading from the street to the cortile.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• entrance
• foyer
• gallery
• hallway
• lobby
• room
• rotunda