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entryway
/ˈɛn.tri.weɪ/
a passage or area leading into a building
The entryway was decorated with potted plants and a welcome mat.
The area leading into the building was adorned with plants and a mat.
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
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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
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