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

After the boyfriend fired, two officers fired from the doorway and Hankison fired through a sliding glass door and window. —Melissa Chan, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024

Since the Samsung and LG are both 27 inches wide, these units will be a better choice for older homes with narrow doorways. —Jamie Gold, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

The former offers up a chic sitting area next to tall arched doorways that open out to a balcony, plus a dining area that seats 10. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024

Sharing the event’s decoration in a video on her Stories, a large pink balloon arch surrounded the doorway of Kim's entranceway, while green carpet and pink flower beds decked the hallway. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 23 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