Doorway: meaning, definitions and examples

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doorway

 

[ หˆdษ”หrweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entrance to a room

A doorway is the entrance to a room, usually consisting of a frame and a door that can be opened or closed. It serves as a passage from one space to another.

Synonyms

entrance, portal, threshold

Examples of usage

  • He stood in the doorway, waiting for her to arrive.
  • The cat sat in the doorway, basking in the sunlight.
Context #2 | Noun

symbolic or metaphorical entrance

In a symbolic or metaphorical sense, a doorway can represent an opportunity, a transition, or a new beginning. It is often used to convey the idea of entering a new phase or chapter in life.

Synonyms

beginning, opportunity, transition

Examples of usage

  • The job offer was a doorway to a brighter future.
  • Traveling to a new country can be a doorway to new experiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "doorway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น portal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรผrรถffnung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pintu masuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒะตั€ะฝะธะน ะพั‚ะฒั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwรณr drzwiowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapฤฑ aralฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dveล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dverovรฝ otvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vratni okvir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dyragรฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qapฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrada

Etymology

The word 'doorway' originated from the combination of 'door' and 'way'. The concept of doorways has been significant throughout history, symbolizing boundaries, transitions, and opportunities. In various cultures, doorways have been adorned with symbolic motifs and used in rituals and ceremonies. The architectural design of doorways has evolved over time, reflecting cultural and artistic influences.

See also: door, doorkeeper, doorman, doormat, indoor, indoors, outdoor, outdoors.