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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Staff members watched from the doorway while two white school security SUVs idled nearby.
From Los Angeles Times
A stick figure with a mop of brown curls appears in the doorway.
From Literature
Once Mom and Forest are gone, Kestrel lingers in the doorway.
From Literature
Teresita hugs me as soon as she sees us at the doorway.
From Literature
Coal looked up at Aaron standing in the bathroom doorway.
From Literature
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