noun
egress
EEG-rehs
Egress (noun) means a way out, or the act of leaving a place. Example: “The building code requires a second means of egress in case of fire.”
noun
1
A way out, or the act of leaving a place.
"The building code requires a second means of egress in case of fire."
"Passengers used the rear door for egress after landing."
verb
1
(formal) To go out or leave.
"Guests were asked to egress through the side exit during the drill."
How to use egress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for an exit, or for the act of leaving.
When to use it
Mostly used in technical, legal, or safety contexts (building codes, aviation) rather than everyday speech.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
means of egress
points of egress
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Word forms
- Plural
- egresses
- Third person singular
- egresses
- Past tense
- egressed
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The building code requires a second means of _____ in case of fire.
Etymology
From Latin egressus, from egredi ("to go out"), built from ex- ("out") + gradi ("to step, walk").
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What does “egress” mean?
The word “egress” means a way out, or the act of leaving a place. In plain terms, a formal word for an exit, or for the act of leaving.
How do you pronounce “egress”?
“Egress” is pronounced EEG-rehs (/ˈiːɡɹɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “egress” in a sentence?
Here is “egress” used in a sentence: “The building code requires a second means of egress in case of fire.”
What is the opposite of “egress”?
The opposite of “egress” — its antonyms — are come in, enter and go in.
What part of speech is “egress”?
Depending on how it is used, “egress” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “egress” come from?
The word “egress” comes from Latin. From Latin egressus, from egredi ("to go out"), built from ex- ("out") + gradi ("to step, walk").
How many meanings does “egress” have?
“Egress” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a way out, or the act of leaving a place.
