entrance

Pronunciation

• (US) (UK) enPR: ĕn'trəns, IPA ^(key): /ˈɛn.trəns/, SAMPA: /"Entr@ns/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular entrance

Plural entrances

1. (countable) An entrance is a way into somewhere, for example a door or a gate.

   The back entrance was locked so I jumped through an open window.

2. (countable) An entrance is the act of entering.

   His first entrance on the stage was greeted with great applause.

Synonyms

• door
• access
• pass
• opening
• appearance
• ticket
• entry

Related words

• entry
• enter
• entrant