entryway

[en-tree-wey]

noun

1. a passage for affording entrance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of entryway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1740–50; entry + way ¹

Example Sentences

She marched the trio through the halls until they reached the entryway, where a large, dreary painting loomed.

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I presume that when Daddy reached the front doorway, he stopped, removed his hat, said a short prayer, and admired the large wooden entryway.

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Conversations about improving the Norton Simon’s curb appeal began a decade ago, said Denk, with the hope of unveiling new signage and entryways in time for the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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But it did include a hand-drawn map of a suggested dead-drop location: the entryway of a Moscow apartment building where a package could be hidden behind a radiator.

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Butler said he’s surprised by how many aging homeowners don’t think ahead about safety and maintenance, such as having entryways with no steps, curbless showers or wider doorways should they need a wheelchair someday.

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Related Words

• stoop 

When To Use

What is an entryway?

An entryway is a passage or room designed to be the entrance to a building.Entryway can also describe a figurative entrance, such as an entrance into a conversation, as in Because the twins never paused for breath while they were talking, I couldn’t find an entryway into their conversation.Example: Take this tank through the entryway of the fish store, and I’ll meet you around back with the animals.