Entrance
'ɛntrəns
Definitions
3 meaningsA doorway, gate, passage, or opening that allows access to a place.
'ɛntrəns
A place or means of entering.
The main entrance of the building faces the street.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big party. The entrance is where you go in, like the front door or the gate!
👶 For kids: The place you go in to a building or a room.
More Examples
We waited near the entrance until the doors opened.
The entrance to the cave was hidden by vines.
How It's Used
"The grand entrance of the museum was impressive."
"The entrance to the concert was carefully controlled."
The act or process of coming or going in; the act of entering.
'ɛntrəns
The act of entering.
The entrance of the new employees was announced.
💡 Simply: It's the moment someone or something *comes in*. Like when a character walks onto a stage.
👶 For kids: When someone or something goes into a place.
More Examples
The entrance of the hero marked the climax of the story.
Her dramatic entrance captivated the audience.
How It's Used
"The actor's entrance onto the stage was met with applause."
"The entrance of evidence was contested by the defense."
To fill someone with delight or wonder; enrapture; to put into a trance or ecstasy.
ɪnˈtræns
To fill with delight or wonder; to enrapture.
The singer's voice entrance the crowd.
💡 Simply: To totally WOW someone! Like a magic show that makes you super excited.
👶 For kids: To make someone feel really happy and amazed.
More Examples
The view from the mountaintop entrance us.
The play's ending entrance the audience.
How It's Used
"The beauty of the landscape entrance her."
"The music entrances the audience."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
make an entrance
To enter a place, especially in a dramatic or noticeable way.
"She made a grand entrance at the party, wearing a dazzling gown."
exit and entrance
The coming and going of people to or from an area
"The exits and entrances from the building were well managed during the fire."
From Middle English *entraunce*, from Old French *entrer* (“to enter”) + -ance (suffix forming nouns).
The word 'entrance' has been used since the 13th century, initially referring to the act of entering.
Memory tip
Think of a door or gate; that's your entrance!