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entrance¹ Definition

en·trance (en′trəns)

noun

  1. the act or point of entering to make an entrance
  2. a place for entering; door, gate, etc.
  3. permission, right, or power to enter; admission

Etymology: ME entraunce < OFr entrant, prp. of entrer: see enter

entrance² Definition

en·trance (en trans′, -träns′; -in-)

transitive verb -·tranced′, -·tranc′·ing

  1. to put into a trance
  2. to fill with rapture or delight; enchant; charm; enrapture

entrance² Related Forms

en·trance′·ment noun en·tranc′·ingly adverb

entrance Synonyms

entrance

n.

  1. The act of coming in

    arrival, entry, ingress, incoming, ingoing, ingression, access, admission, admittance, entree, appearance, coming, passage, approach, progress, induction, initiation, introduction, inception, baptism, accession, import, importation, penetration, trespass, debut, enrollment, enlistment, registering, invasion, immigration.

    Antonyms escape*, exit*, issue. *

  2. A place for entering

    gate, door, doorway, entry, inlet, gateway, portal, porch, portico, opening, passage, vestibule, lobby, foyer, staircase, hall, hallway, archway, ingress, path, way, entranceway, entryway, passageway, threshold, corridor, approach, stoop, aperture, hole, gape, port, gorge, adit, propylaeum.

    Antonyms exit*, mouth*, outlet.

entrance Synonyms

entrance

v.

  1. To enchant

    charm, enrapture, captivate, enthrall; see fascinate.

  2. To put into a trance

    hypnotize, mesmerize, spellbind; see hypnotize 1.

entrance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • gat: Other benefits include security entry phone and electric gated entrance to private car park.
  • guard: The troops used the fort to guard the entrance to the River Tyne.
  • ramp: Ramped entrance to side of building and disabled access bell to alert staff.

Adjective modifier

  • main: Access to the park is through the main entrance over the bridge, by boat or by our nearby pontoon.
  • arched: The low arched entrance faced across the cricket pitch.
  • grand: The original grand entrance to the Palace was reduced in size to make room for stairs leading up to the Governor's apartments.
  • southern: On the southern entrance, beyond Febrero Point are two rocks known as the Hare's Ears.
  • rear: The police station, which closed in 1971, was opposite the rear entrance - the corner stone is preserved in the flower bed.

Preposition: into

hallway: ACCOMMODATION: Entrance into hallway and through to the open plan lounge and dining room.

Modifies a noun

  • hall: From the entrance hall a door leads onto a covered terrace, the design of which has clearly been aimed at outdoor catering.
  • porch: In the front entrance porch is a double glazed entrance door.
  • hallway: The accomodation is formed over two levels and comprises, entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.
  • foyer: A sloping ramp provides easy access to the entrance foyer which is a few steps below car park level.
  • lobby: The entrance lobby, with a small office to your left.
  • gate: The first airborne event was a timed entrance gate at Puffin Island which they flew at 1000 feet.

Noun used with modifier

  • cave: The route to the cave entrance should be clearly marked by cairns, lights etc. in case of fog or darkness.
  • harbor: Top Tides Sailors should be aware of the strong tides in the harbor entrance.
  • tunnel: A blocked tunnel entrance to the right shows where the railroad track previously connected to Dowlais.
  • comprises:-: The accommodation comprises:- Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/dining room, double bedroom and a bathroom/w.c.

Possessives

tradesman: To we women the tradesman's entrance is something through which you put out the rubbish.