entryway

noun

en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
: a passage for entrance

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors
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This Coat Rack Brings Order and Style Keep your entryway tidy and stylish with the minimalist Premium Racks wall rack. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 The sturdy design can be used as a buffet stand, entryway table, or TV stand for flat screens up to 70 inches. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 For some homeowners fixing a water heater, repairing a leaky roof or modifying an entryway to allow wheelchair access is as simple as calling a contractor or getting out the tools for a DIY project. Joe Simitian, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024 Incorporate natural textures and colors by placing wicker baskets in the living room, a jute runner in the entryway, and wooden cutting boards in the kitchen. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entryway 

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entryway was in 1746

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“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entryway. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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entryway

noun
en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
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