doorway

[dawr-wey, dohr-]

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.

doorway

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of doorway¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; door + way ¹

Example Sentences

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.

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Ma’s tall, athletic form almost fills my doorway.

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Old Timothy leaned in the doorway, hands shoved deep in his pockets.

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The Incorrigibles ran inside and began experimenting, while the two educators lingered in the doorway.

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“It appears that Lady Constance is in high dudgeon,” Miss Penelope Lumley thought to herself, as she stood just outside the doorway of the lady’s private parlor.

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Related Words

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