Meaning & Definition of word "Admittance"

Admittance

/ədˈmɪtəns/

noun:

  • 1. The process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place.
    • Example: Her admittance to the concert was delayed due to a ticketing issue.
  • 2. Permission to enter a place, especially a building.
    • Example: Admittance to the museum is free on Sundays.
  • 3. The act of allowing someone to enter.
    • Example: The admittance of new students to the program took place in September.
  • 4. The state of being admitted.
    • Example: He anxiously awaited his admittance to the prestigious university.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Old French 'admetre', from Latin 'admittere', meaning 'to let in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free admittance:

No charge for entry.

admittance fee:

A charge for entering a certain place.

restricted admittance:

Limited access to certain individuals.

Related Words

admit:

To allow someone to enter.

admission:

The act of being admitted or accepted.

Slang Meanings of admittance

Meaning: In the loop

Example Sentence: Once you get your admittance, you're in the loop about all the inside gossip.