Doorway

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːrˌweɪ/

Doorway (noun)

  1. An opening in a wall or building that you go through to enter or leave a room or place.
  2. The space around a door, including the frame, that marks where the door is fitted.
  3. A place or situation that helps someone begin something new, like a first step into an activity or career.

Examples

  • The cat slipped through the doorway quietly.
  • We waited near the doorway for the guide.