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What is another word for Doorway? – 110 Doorway Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    entrance entry entryway gateway portal passage opening inlet access approach ingress admittance threshold vestibule foyer hallway corridor archway gateway ingress intake entranceway entrypoint doorway gate gates opening aperture inlet mouth orifice

    Meaning of Doorway

    The primary meaning of the word "doorway" refers to an opening in a wall for a door.

    Definitions

    • The space or opening in a wall where a door is or can be set.
    • * A means of access or entry to something.

    Etymology of Doorway

    The word "doorway" originated from Old English 'dor' (door) and 'weg' or 'wæg' (way or path), with the modern term emerging in Middle English to describe the opening or passage for a door.

    Example Uses

    • The doorway was narrow and led to a spacious room.
    • * She stood in the doorway, hesitant to enter.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    barrier obstruction blockage impediment hindrance blockade closure seal lock fastening block impediment restriction prohibition taboo exclusion rejection refusal denial veto closure

    Related Nouns

    entrance hall lobby corridor passage gateway archway threshold foyer vestibule room chamber apartment house building structure edifice construction architecture framework

    Related Verbs

    enter exit pass cross go come leave depart arrive open close lock unlock blockade barricade obstruct block hinder restrict prohibit

    Related Adjectives

    open closed locked unlocked wide narrow broad spacious restricted prohibited accessible inaccessible free unobstructed clear unblocked straightforward direct