doorway

noun
UK: /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
US: /ˈdɔːrweɪ/

  1. An opening in a wall that a door fits into.

    1. She stood in the doorway.
    2. The cat sat patiently in the doorway, waiting for its owner.

  2. The entrance to a building or room.

    1. He blocked the doorway.
    2. A group of people gathered in the doorway, sheltering from the rain.

Synonyms

entrance opening entryway

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "doorway" in English means: An opening in a wall that a door fits into., The entrance to a building or room..

The phonetic transcription of "doorway" is /ˈdɔːrweɪ/ in British English and /ˈdɔːrweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "doorway": entrance, opening, entryway.

Example usage of "doorway": "She stood in the doorway.". More examples on the page.