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
  • Upon entering, you’re greeted with an oversized foyer with light oak walls.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Photo : William Myers for Sotheby’s International Realty The entry foyer.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Zhenya crouches there in the hallway, cradling her hands, her jacket released.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • As everyone yells at each other, Torres sneaks around the hallways trying to get a signal on his phone.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • The façade and instantly recognizable rotunda were restored in collaboration with the Landmarks Preservation Commission of New York, and it’s connected to the new tower by way of a sweeping central lobby.
    Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The next morning, Spelling recalled going to the hotel lobby to call co-star Jennie Garth to tell her the news.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Entranceway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranceway. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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