doorway
Americannoun
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the passage or opening into a building, room, etc., commonly closed and opened by a door; portal.
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a means of access.
a doorway to success.
noun
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an opening into a building, room, etc, esp one that has a door
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a means of access or escape
a doorway to freedom
Etymology
Origin of doorway
Example Sentences
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But in the doorway of my childhood home, I was able to tell my mom that I was pregnant with my parents’ first grandchild.
From Los Angeles Times
Arches run throughout the dwelling, from the curved front door to the arched doorways that lead from one room into the next in many of the main living areas.
From MarketWatch
Many of the boxes and bags are left on a doorway for him to pick up.
He can see its merits, explaining that white can work particularly well as a backdrop for architectural details like panelling and arched doorways which is a "growing trend in modern homes".
From BBC
Walking into the Mayer on Saturday night, I’m greeted by 14-year-old Oliver Tutorow, a theater volunteer sitting behind the ticket booth inside the doorway.
From Salon
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