entrance

UK: ˈɛntrəns | US: ˈɛntrəns

Definition

  1. n. a point or means of entering (e.g., a doorway)

  2. n. the act of entering

  3. vt. to fill with delight or wonder

Structure
entr <enter>ance <noun suffix>
Etymology

Derived from Old French entrer (to enter) + Latin intrare (to go into), the word entrance originally referred to the physical act of entering. Over time, it expanded to denote the place of entry (noun form) and later acquired a figurative verb sense (to captivate or delight), likely influenced by the idea of being "drawn into" a state of wonder.

Examples

  1. The main entrance to the building was guarded.

  2. Her sudden entrance startled everyone.

  3. The magician’s performance entranced the audience.

  4. They waited at the entrance of the cave.

  5. The painting’s beauty entranced him for hours.