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
  • Thousands of musicians and music lovers flock to Chattanooga, filling up hotel rooms and hallways with impromptu jam sessions that last until the wee hours.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The floor plan is designed to feel less like a series of rooms connected by hallways and more like a continuous space that shifts between entertaining and private living.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hallways
Noun
  • The group, which is heavily active in the Miami-Dade and Broward County area, runs voter registration drives, hosts candidate forums, and lobbies local governments.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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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