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entryway

[en-tree-wey] / ˈɛn triˌweɪ /
NOUN
entry to place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
Antonyms
WEAK


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He lived in a 4,100-square-foot brick home surrounded by a manicured lawn, with gold-framed photos from his recent wedding in the entryway.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Inside the sparse, upscale abode, cardboard moving boxes are still scattered across the entryway, and his shelves lack ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

An open layout features an entryway with two elegant staircases, while the kitchen is outfitted with a Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf gas stove, and large walk-in pantry.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

He walked around a person sleeping in the entryway.

From Slate Mar. 25, 2026

The hedgerow encompassed the entire area, with a single arched entryway off to one side.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Next time, put the magnetometers at the entryways to the Hilton before the dinner, and better manage the flow up and down stairwells.

From Slate Apr. 28, 2026

A crowd of CEOs, diplomats, media bigwigs and celebrities from all over the world poured through the entryways like a stream overflowing its banks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 21, 2026

Butler said he’s surprised by how many aging homeowners don’t think ahead about safety and maintenance, such as having entryways with no steps, curbless showers or wider doorways should they need a wheelchair someday.

From MarketWatch Nov. 5, 2025

If in Lincoln Heights we’re tasked with lending a hand to hidden, fictional mini-humans, in Atwater Village we’re asked to fantasize that we’re ghosts, friendly haunts who treat books as entryways for thoughtful, personal reflections.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2024

I’ve heard tell they have secret entryways with passwords to get in.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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