doorway
Americannoun
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the passage or opening into a building, room, etc., commonly closed and opened by a door; portal.
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a means of access.
a doorway to success.
noun
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an opening into a building, room, etc, esp one that has a door
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a means of access or escape
a doorway to freedom
Etymology
Origin of doorway
Example Sentences
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Printed “Rules of Order” were posted on the doorway and the table.
From Literature
As he walked along the ship’s corridor past doorways that led into rooms filled with pretty objects, including porcelain plates and decorative silverware, Duane was reminded of Handsome’s afternoon tea in three days’ time.
From Literature
Grandpa must have been looking for me, because he was standing in the doorway when I came puffing up.
From Literature
Opal shrank back in the doorway, and Oswald the miller filled it up with his huge girth.
From Literature
But the risk turned out to be a doorway.
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