entranceway

[ en-truhns-wey ]

noun

1. an entryway.

Word History and Origins

Origin of entranceway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; entrance ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

At the first of the two new homes, 138 Riesling Drive, visitors are met by a large entranceway with 4-foot-wide halls leading to a four-car garage with ample room for cars and recreational toys.

From Seattle Times

“We know this type of blockage to entranceways to airports had been happening earlier this year, so we had done a scenario planning specifically to address that,” he said.

From Seattle Times

The preliminary investigation found that the fire originated in the downstairs entranceway, "most likely making it impossible for the children in the upstairs bedroom to get out of the residence safely", authorities said.

From BBC

We hit the store in Silver Lake first, splitting lanes in the entranceway.

From Los Angeles Times

Colbath was one of the first people to be hit, catching a glimpse of the shooter from the church entranceway before his arm was shot.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• entrance
• foyer
• gallery
• hallway
• lobby
• room
• rotunda