as in foyer
the entrance room of a building a small entryway to receive visitors

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of entryway Photo: Jake Di Pietro Studios On the other side of that entryway are built-in bookshelves and a den. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Nov. 2024 When confronted by school staff in the entryway of the building, the person fled the school into a nearby neighborhood, officials said. Nbc Chicago, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 There are formal entryways at each end of the bridge, and by the road, a highway marker. Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024 This one is great for the entryway, bedroom, hallway, living room—pretty much any wall with some empty space. Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entryway 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryway
Noun
  • Throughout this unique home are many interesting architectural features including a spacious foyer with an archway, crown molding, two wood-burning fireplaces (one in the living room and one in the den) and multiple decks for viewing the beautiful surrounding scenery.
    Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Almost every room in this modern home is spacious and expansive, from the dramatic, two-story entrance foyer to the combination mudroom/laundry room to the breakfast bar in the kitchen, which is practically large enough to seat guests for Thanksgiving dinner all by itself.
    Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • On his way to an appointment on Wednesday afternoon with Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Hegseth passed in the hallway by fellow nominee, former congresswoman and Democrat-now-Republican Tulsi Gabbard.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While showing viewers around their sprawling primary bedroom, the couple pauses to unveil the three giant eyeballs installed in the hallway just outside the space.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Moana is another recurring motif, most visible in the new splash pad featuring a life-size Moana on her canoe, an intricate three-dimensional mural in the lobby, and the art panels above guest beds.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Elsewhere in the lobby, larger-than-life green and red balls are carefully piled, two smaller trees light up and a giant gold geometric deer watches over the festivities.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near entryway

Cite this Entry

“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryway. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!