Entrance

/ˈɛntrəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An opening or passage that allows access to a place.
The main entrance to the building was adorned with beautiful flowers.
The act of entering; arrival.
Her entrance to the party caught everyone's attention.
A means of access; a doorway or gate.
He was waiting by the entrance to greet the guests.
verb
To come or go into a place.
They decided to entrance the concert hall just before the performance started.
To fill someone with wonder and delight.
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

A dramatic or noteworthy arrival, often used in performance contexts.
When she walked in wearing that dress, it was an entrance!
To engage or mesmerize an audience upon arrival.
He really knows how to entrance the crowd when he performs.