entrance
1an act of entering, as into a place or upon new duties.
a point or place of entering; an opening or passage for entering, as a doorway.
the right, privilege, or permission to enter; admission: People improperly dressed will be refused entrance to the theater.
Theater. the moment or place in the script at which an actor comes on the stage.
Music.
the point in a musical score at which a particular voice or instrument joins the ensemble.
the way in which this is done: a sloppy entrance.
a manner, means, or style of entering a room, group, etc.; way of coming into view: She mimicked Joan's entrance.
Nautical. the immersed portion of a hull forward of the middle body (opposed to run).
Origin of entrance
1synonym study For entrance
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Other definitions for entrance (2 of 2)
Origin of entrance
2Other words for entrance
Other words from entrance
- en·trance·ment, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for entrance (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɛntrəns) /
the act or an instance of entering; entry
a place for entering, such as a door or gate
the power, liberty, or right of entering; admission
(as modifier): an entrance fee
the coming of an actor or other performer onto a stage
Origin of entrance
1British Dictionary definitions for entrance (2 of 2)
/ (ɪnˈtrɑːns) /
to fill with wonder and delight; enchant
to put into a trance; hypnotize
Derived forms of entrance
- entrancement, noun
- entrancing, adjective
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