Thesaurus results for ENTRANCEWAY

entranceway

noun

ˈen-trən(t)s-ˌwā

Definition of entranceway

as in foyer

the entrance room of a building the visitor thoughtfully removed her snow-covered hat and gloves in the entranceway

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Recent Examples of entranceway On the night of the attack, the three victims were returning from dinner at a seaside restaurant when the suspect planted a bomb in the entranceway of their building, prosecutors said. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Tiffany came from behind as Jax awaited her to come from the entranceway. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 These beautiful creations can be used for anything from a spicy entranceway to a photo backdrop, and fit in perfectly with both casual and high-end event types. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026 For instance, guests waiting to meet Queens Anna and Elsa at A Royal Encounter with Elsa and Anna may notice the portraits in the entranceway are the same ones Anna poses by in the first film. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entranceway

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Tailored for grand-scale leisure and entertainment, a double-height, skylit entry foyer boasting a sweeping artisan ironwork staircase leads to formal living and dining rooms.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
The building's sunlit foyer is a treasure trove of vintage rugs, antique furniture, and shelves lined with museum-worthy collectibles.

— Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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White Lotus props like caps, towels, bags and scarves also can be found in the hotel lobby.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Restaurants in hotel lobbies often fit into one of two buckets—hit or miss—and The Tusk Bar at the Evelyn Hotel is most definitely the former.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

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