Word 'doorway' in Other Languages
- doorway in Assamese অসমীয়া
- doorway in Bengali বাংলা
- doorway in Bodo बड़ो
- doorway in Dogri डोगरी
- doorway in English
- doorway in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- doorway in Hindi हिन्दी
- doorway in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- doorway in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- doorway in Konkani कोंकणी
- doorway in Maithili মৈথিলী
- doorway in Malayalam മലയാളം
- doorway in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- doorway in Marathi मराठी
- doorway in Nepali नेपाली
- doorway in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- doorway in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- doorway in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- doorway in Santali
- doorway in Sindhi سنڌي
- doorway in Tamil தமிழ்
- doorway in Telugu తెలుగు
- doorway in Urdu اُردُو
Doorway
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔːr.weɪ/
Definitions
- The entrance or passage leading into a room or building.
- A means of access or opportunity to something new.
Usage Examples
- She stood in the doorway, waiting for him to arrive.
- Education is often considered the doorway to success.
Etymology
Derived from "door" + "way," meaning a path or passage through a door, dating back to Middle English usage.
Synonyms
- Entrance
- Threshold
- Gateway
Antonyms
- Wall
- Barrier
- Closure
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Entrada | /enˈtɾaða/ |
| French | Porte | /pɔʁt/ |
| Hindi | द्वार (Dwaar) | /d̪ʋaːr/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 门口 (Ménkǒu) | /mən˧˥ kʰoʊ̯˨˩˦/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, "doorway" is pronounced with a softer "r" sound, whereas in American English, the "r" is more pronounced.
Historical Usage
Doorways have historically symbolized transitions, both physical and metaphorical, in architecture, literature, and culture.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, stepping into a doorway may have superstitions or rituals, such as not standing directly under it to avoid bad luck.
More Information
Architectural styles of doorways vary across cultures, from grand archways in European cathedrals to minimalist sliding doors in Japanese homes.