entryway
/ˈɛn.tri.weɪ/noun★Intermediate— a passage or area leading into a building
formal
an area or passage that serves as an entrance to a building or room
The entryway of the hotel was grand, with marble floors and a chandelier.
The entrance area of the hotel was impressive, featuring marble floors and a chandelier.
💡
Often used to describe the space immediately inside or outside a building's entrance.
Collocations
front entrywaythe main entrance area of a buildingdecorative entrywayan entrance area designed with aesthetic elements
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Architectural Use
In architecture, the entryway is often designed to make a strong first impression.
📖Word Origin
From 'entry' (act of entering) + 'way' (path or passage). First recorded in the late 19th century.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in architecture and interior design to describe the transitional space between the outside and the interior of a building.
Word Breakdown
entry
the act of entering
rootway
a path or passage
rootEnglish Dictionary