doorway
3 synonyms for doorway, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The opening where a door is set; the entrance to a room or building.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
room access
How to use doorway
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stand in the doorway
blocked doorway
Etymology
A compound of "door" and "way."
Full origin of doorway →Frequently asked questions
What does “doorway” mean?
The word “doorway” means the opening where a door is set; the entrance to a room or building. In plain terms, the framed opening a door sits in — the entrance itself, door included or not.
How do you pronounce “doorway”?
“Doorway” is pronounced DAW-way (/ˈdɔɹweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doorway” in a sentence?
Here is “doorway” used in a sentence: “She stood in the doorway watching the rain.”
What part of speech is “doorway”?
“Doorway” is a noun.
Is “doorway” a common word?
“Doorway” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
