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Doorway - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A doorway is an opening in a wall with a door, serving as an entrance or exit between rooms or buildings. It frames the passage and provides access while offering separation.

doorway

/ˈdɔrˌweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/

Definition:

An entrance or passage through a door, often serving as a transition between spaces.

Synonyms:

entrance, threshold, portal, gateway

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

exit, barrier

Common Collocations:

open doorway, stand in the doorway, dark doorway, narrow doorway, arched doorway

Derivatives:

doorways (plural), door (related)

Usage Tips:

Use "doorway" to describe the physical space of an entrance, not just the door itself.

Common Phrases:

in the doorway, doorway to success, standing in the doorway

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "duru" (door) + "weg" (way), meaning a passage through a door.

Examples:

  • 1. She stood in the doorway, blocking the light.
  • 2. The cat slept in the sunny doorway all afternoon.
  • 3. He paused at the doorway before entering the room.
  • 4. A narrow doorway led to the hidden garden behind the house.

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