Thesaurus results for ENTRYWAY

entryway

noun

ˈen-trē-ˌwā

Definition of entryway

as in foyer

the entrance room of a building a small entryway to receive visitors

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Recent Examples of entryway Assorted Mixed Gourds These mini gourds are the perfect way to decorate a fall centerpiece on your dining and entryway tables, or easily fill in empty pockets on your front door pumpkinscape. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2026 Comfy dining chairs, sturdy tables, and benches that work just as hard in the entryway are up to 20% off now for Prime Day. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 My suite was beyond spacious, with a full entryway with desk and wetbar giving way to a seating area; large, plush bed; then a closet and vanity area leading into a massive bathroom—which had a full soaking tub and two pedestal sinks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 One of the kitchen islands is made of a door from the entryway and an old communion table. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entryway

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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

Definition of foyer

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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

Definition of lobby

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