doorway

[ dawr-wey, dohr- ]

noun

1. the passage or opening into a building, room, etc., commonly closed and opened by a door; portal.
2. a means of access:

   a doorway to success.

doorway

/ ˈdɔːˌweɪ /

noun

1. an opening into a building, room, etc, esp one that has a door
2. a means of access or escape

   a doorway to freedom

Word History and Origins

Origin of doorway¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; door + way ¹

Example Sentences

Prompted by her recollection, I reminisced about the tenderness of listening from the doorway as my father read Goodnight, Moon to my sons, and how I missed the reassurance of his presence, this Navy officer who passed away five years ago.

From Salon

A guard sat outside the doorway and eyed us with suspicion as we approached him.

From Slate

After Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented students to be hired on public universities, a legal effort has been launched to force open this doorway.

From Los Angeles Times

When he returned to close the door, he said, Stennett was in the doorway.

From Los Angeles Times

Eric Henderson had barely settled into his office at USC before Bear Alexander appeared in the new defensive line coach’s doorway, eager to improve his play.

From Los Angeles Times

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