entranceways
Points of ingress
Entranceways are passages or areas through which one enters a building or space.
The word is interchangeable with *entryways* and appears in contexts describing architectural features or the transitional zones between outside and inside: The entranceways were decorated with flowers for the wedding.
Passage into a room
- portalImposing entrance or gate
- archwayCurved overhead passage
- gatewayPoint of access
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
vestibule · lobby · atrium · threshold · frame · lintel · jamb · transom
Enclosed connecting walkway
- hallwayInterior connecting passage
- hallInterior connecting pathway
- walkwayPath for foot traffic
- pathRoute for traveling
aisle · concourse · approach · arcade · gallery · promenade · tunnel · breezeway
Act of receiving guests
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
arrival · procession · fanfare · ceremony · inauguration · ribbon cutting · dedication
doorway
Passage into a room
foyer · vestibule · lobby · atrium · threshold · frame · lintel · jamb · transom · sill
corridor
Enclosed connecting walkway
path · aisle · concourse · approach · arcade · gallery · promenade · tunnel · breezeway · passageway
reception
Act of receiving guests
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
red carpet · arrival · procession · fanfare · ceremony · inauguration · ribbon cutting · dedication
door
Hinged room barrier
ingress · hinge · knob · handle · lock · keyhole · peephole · bell · knocker · panel
entrancewaysexits
Departure points
egresses · ways out · outlets · escape routes · back doors