entrywaynoun [ C ]
uk/ˈen.tri.weɪ/us/ˈen.tri.weɪ/USa way into a place; an entrance
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Parts of buildings: passages & entrance areas
- arcade
- archway
- concourse
- corridor
- desk
- foyer
- gangway!
- gateway
- hall
- hallway
- lobby
- marquee
- passage
- patio
- porch
- portico
- reception
- terrace
- vestibule
Examples from literature
- An entryway was here.
- From the hangings of the reception-room entryway Aileen signaled him to draw near.
- It needed no prophet to read the countenance of the dread apparition in the entryway.
- Shouts came from the front entryway.
- The entryway at last, the door, the alleyway, a long breath of relief—and he was on the cross street.