entryway

noun

en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
: a passage for entrance

Examples of entryway in a Sentence

a small entryway to receive visitors
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The finished piece has lived everywhere from my entryway to my dining room table to various shelves, and it’s looked good in every single spot. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024 Transform your entryway into a welcoming winterscape with this artificial wreath that costs just $5 at Target, or create a cozy environment in your living room with holiday pillows that are 36 percent off at Wayfair. Thanger Store Snowman Inflatable, $40 (orig. Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 The Stonehenge-y angles of the Kalle console are a particularly fetching way to welcome guests into your entryway. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 Outdoor security cameras, whether mounted near your entryway or built into your doorbell, are a helpful tool for preventing package theft. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entryway 

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of entryway was in 1746

Dictionary Entries Near entryway

Cite this Entry

“Entryway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entryway. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

entryway

noun
en·​try·​way ˈen-trē-ˌwā How to pronounce entryway (audio)
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!