entranceways

noun

plural of entranceway
as in hallways
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 entranceways For those closer to the surface, this means vast entranceways and skylights that bathe their concourses in light. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
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  1. hallways
  2. lobbies
  3. foyers
Noun
  • People continue using the hallways, parking areas, and amenities, while employees continue cleaning and making repairs.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Now, as more schools like Central Middle station officers in their hallways, educators can turn to law enforcement when students are disobedient, even if the children are young or pose minimal threat.
    — Kristian Hernández, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hallways
Noun
  • But many agreements need to be ratified in each country, leaving them at the mercy of domestic lobbies, from farmers to automakers, which seek to protect their markets at the expense of the continent’s collective interest.
    — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 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
Definition of lobbies
Noun
  • During the episode, the two teams worked to transform the foyers and side rooms in their respective homes.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of foyers

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