Meaning & use
Entranceway
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A passage or opening that serves as an entrance to a building or space.
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A pair of stone lions guarded the entranceway to the mansion.
They decorated the entranceway with lanterns for the festival.
A note on using this word
Entranceway is a compound of 'entrance' and 'way,' used somewhat interchangeably with 'entrance' but often emphasizing the passage itself rather than just the point of access.
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