doorway

CEFRB1

/ˈdɔɹweɪ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An opening where a door can be placed.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An opening or passage in general.

Examples

  • A friendly neighbor stood in the doorway and greeted us warmly.

  • The door opened and there she was, standing in the doorway.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

More examples

In context

  • Two fat men trying to pass through a narrow doorway are in checkmate.

  • I stood by the doorway to watch her go.

  • Soon after dawn, he came to the doorway of my tent.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From door + way.