doorway

American  

[dawr-wey, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌweɪ, ˈdoʊr- /

noun

1. the passage or opening into a building, room, etc., commonly closed and opened by a door; portal.

2. a means of access.

   a doorway to success.

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doorway British  

/ ˈdɔːˌweɪ /

noun

1. an opening into a building, room, etc, esp one that has a door

2. a means of access or escape

   a doorway to freedom

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Etymology

Origin of doorway

First recorded in 1790–1800; door + way ¹

Example Sentences

"I didn't see it coming. One week you are thinking happy days and planning work and your shopping list and then the next week you are thinking, 'Where's the doorway, where is there no rain?'."

From BBC

The sound of sandals slapping as porters jumped down from open doorways and the deep horn of departure instilled a sense of calm.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Spring” is a densely packed wall, interrupted by two doorways, which causes Ms. Yukhnovich’s floral interventions to cluster particularly close together, suggesting the sudden bursting forth of life following the hoary months.

From The Wall Street Journal

A light powered by a makeshift electrical connection shone at the doorway of the rusted shack where Bryan lives with his wife and nine-year-old son.

From Barron's

Unfazed by the rain, dozens of fans passed by the home every few minutes, with many peeking through the bay window, taking selfies in the doorway and lingering with curiosity.

From BBC

Related Words

• access
• avenue
• corridor
• door
• entry
• entryway
• gate
• hall
• hallway
• lobby
• opening
• passageway
• porch
• port
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