ingress

noun

in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres 

1

: the act of entering : entrance

the seal prevents ingress of moisture

2

: the power or liberty of entrance or access

an area with restricted ingress

ingression

in-ˈgre-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• access
• accession
• admission
• admittance
• door
• doorway
• entrance
• entrée
• entree
• entry
• gateway
• key
• passport
• ticket

Examples of ingress in a Sentence

Ingress to and egress from the freeway were made difficult by the construction.

with limited ingress and egress to the freeway, the stadium is the frequent scene of bottlenecks

Recent Examples on the Web

The difference maker is weather sealing—the WR version of the lens includes internal seals that protect it from dust and splash ingress, and includes a fluorine coat on the front element that makes the glass easier to clean. —PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025

Finally, Neptune’s ingress into Aries on March 30 marks the beginning of a pivotal shift that will influence us all for years to come. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025

The case also has an IP69 rating, which offers the highest protection against water, dust, and dirt ingress. —Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 18 Dec. 2024

After the sun’s ingress into this Air sign, the messenger planet (Mercury) will join the experiment, sharpening our minds and shifting our focus toward all things futuristic, unconventional and technologically forward. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin ingressus, from ingredi

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ingress

noun

in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres 

1

: the act of entering

2

: the power or liberty of entering

Legal Definition

ingress

noun

in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres 

1

: the act of entering

2

: the power or liberty of access compare egress