Definition of doorwaynext
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as in gate
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure he stood in the doorway until we finally invited him in

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Recent Examples of doorway The company has gone from mapping minds to exploring the Backrooms, having managed to open a doorway. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Living in a historic 1920s building has its perks, like original hardwood floors and arched doorways. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 He’s made his way into the backrooms and finds that the place keeps going, offering up illogical doorways and holes in the floor. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 May 2026 While front porch lighting is important, the key to evening curb appeal means going beyond the doorway. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for doorway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorway
Noun
  • Delisle rushed them out the door, tapping her wristwatch.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • There’s a Louise Bourgeois in The Red Room; a water installation by Tadao Ando outside the front door; and Damien Hurst in the Hélène Darroze flagship restaurant.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The plan was to walk to the Ecuadorian embassy, on Avenue de Messine, west into the Eighth Arrondissement, just south of the gate into Parc Monceau.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • The pool villas are also a good choice as the main gate is big enough for a wheelchair, and staff can put a ramp on the step by the front door.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The relationship also gives Azerbaijan access to a critical diplomatic resource, according to Joshua Kucera, a senior analyst for the Crisis Group, allowing Baku to utilize Israel’s lobby in Washington, DC.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • Your access will continue until the end of your current subscription after which the cancellation will take effect and no further charges will be made.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • The resort also has an ADA check-in counter, wheelchair-friendly entrance paths, and ADA seating at Jory.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Conditions at the cave entrance remain challenging, with the latest rainfall causing flash flooding.
    Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • In the fall of 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor — a residence that is expected to be their forever home, even after William's eventual accession to the throne.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
  • All are at different stages of the EU accession process.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • There is a brevity and directness to Liden’s work that allows for easy entry.
    Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • The pool and beach areas also have wheelchair-accessible entry points.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Doorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorway. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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