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doorway

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈdɔɹˌweɪ// UK //dˈɔːweɪ// door·way

n. the opening in a wall where a door fits. You walk through it to enter or leave a room.

n. an opening in a wall, door, or other structure that allows passage from one space to another.


SIMPLE

She stood in the doorway and waved.

CONTEXTUAL

He paused in the doorway to check if anyone was listening before entering the meeting room.

COMPLEX

The heavy oak doorway framed the view of the garden, marking the threshold between the quiet interior and the vibrant world outside.

Synonyms
Origin

From door + way.

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