doorway

noun

door·​way ˈdȯr-ˌwā 

1

: the opening that a door closes

especially : an entrance into a building or room

2

: door sense 3

Synonyms

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

Examples of doorway in a Sentence

Please don't block the doorway.

She stepped through the doorway.

He stood in the doorway, wondering if he should go in.

Homeless people sleep in the doorways of the shops.

Recent Examples on the Web

In multi-unit housing, secondhand smoke seeps through light fixtures, wall electric outlets and doorways, posing a unique challenge for those trying to manage asthma. —David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024

The carousel continues with a photo of Holker holding Zaia in her arms while standing in a doorway. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024

The man, who was known among clinic staff to be particularly aggressive, had a history of disruption attempts -- going as far as blocking the doorway and even following patients down the street. —Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024

The videos show drones striking Russians hiding out in doorways, apartments and rooftops in the highrise district. —David Axe, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

doorway

noun

door·​way -ˌwā 

1

: the opening or passage that a door closes

2

: a means of reaching or gaining something

the doorway to success