as in foyer
the entrance room of a building the visitor thoughtfully removed her snow-covered hat and gloves in the entranceway

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Recent Examples of entranceway Built in the 12th century, this massive entranceway is one of five gates that lead into a temple complex that includes the iconic Angkor Wat site. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024 Researchers uncovered four wooden roundhouses and a square entranceway structure, which were supported by stilts above a river channel and enclosed by a curved fence. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2024 Situated just off the main entranceway, past a mound of pale gray stones that Gastou would sometimes add to after a trip to the beach, the library suggested the study of a grand tour-era gentleman. Aimee Farrell, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024 In June, Wallace blocked the entranceway to the school's auditorium before finally yielding. USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entranceway 
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Noun
  • People are going to cinemas now, and at the end people stand up and applaud and talk about the movie in the foyers.
    Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Entryway table Gold, silver or glass entryway tables can often look out of place in the foyer of a home as the materials are better suited for a bedroom.
    Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • From a roaring lion’s head that protects guests over the headboard, in hallways and even etched onto some of the pastries to the noble talking horse, yet another local legend, there is something unique in every corner.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Lee is then seen in the ad speaking and interacting with children in classrooms and education personnel in hallways.
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Most financial institutions belong to lobby groups that have sought to eviscerate the bureau.
    Christine Chen Zinner, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The best co-op games bridge the gap between single-player experiences and multiplayer lobbies, bringing the best of both worlds.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024

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“Entranceway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranceway. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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