Meaning & Definition of word "Entrance"
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Entrance
/ˈɛntrəns/
noun:
- 1. An opening or passage that allows access to a place.
- Example: The main entrance to the building was adorned with beautiful flowers.
- 2. The act of entering; arrival.
- Example: Her entrance to the party caught everyone's attention.
- 3. A means of access; a doorway or gate.
- Example: He was waiting by the entrance to greet the guests.
verb:
- 1. To come or go into a place.
- Example: They decided to entrance the concert hall just before the performance started.
- 2. To fill someone with wonder and delight.
- Example: The magician's performance seemed to entrance the entire audience.
Etymology
Middle English entrence, from Old French entrance, from entrer ('to enter').
Common Phrases and Expressions
grand entrance:
A spectacular or impressive way of entering a venue.
make an entrance:
To arrive in a noticeable or dramatic way.
back entrance:
A secondary or less formal way to enter a place.
entrance exam:
A test taken for admission to an educational institution.
Related Words
entry:
The act of going in or a means of entering.
ingress:
The act of entering or the right to enter.
admission:
The process of being allowed to enter a place.
Slang Meanings of entrance
Meaning: A dramatic or noteworthy arrival, often used in performance contexts.
Example Sentence: When she walked in wearing that dress, it was an entrance!
Meaning: To engage or mesmerize an audience upon arrival.
Example Sentence: He really knows how to entrance the crowd when he performs.