en·trance
ˈen-trən(t)s 
en·trance
in-ˈtran(t)s
en-
entranced; entrancing
1
: to put into a trance
2
: to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture
we were entranced by the view
Synonyms
Examples of entrance in a Sentence
Noun
the entrance of the army into the city
the country's entrance into war
The book describes his entrance into politics.
The thieves gained entrance to our house by breaking a window.
She always knew how to make a grand entrance.
The main entrance is on the left side.
There are two entrances to the park.
The ship passed through the narrow entrance to the bay.
He was denied entrance into the country.
She applied for entrance at several colleges.
Verb
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
Recent Examples on the Web
Mason Leib, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024
His entrance to politics came soon after, in 2020 becoming the state’s first Black lieutenant governor.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Isobel Thompson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
Allard had been entranced by the sea robins during his own MBL visit in 2019.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Now, advancements in technology, GPS systems, and smartphone capabilities have allowed for digital tracking key devices, so you are never left slapping your pockets, slapping your bed sheets, tossing pillows in search of your mode of transportation or entrance to your home.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024
His entrance to politics came soon after, in 2020 becoming the state’s first Black lieutenant governor.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
As a child, Smith was entranced by a series of books called The Swish of the Curtain.
—Isobel Thompson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
Allard had been entranced by the sea robins during his own MBL visit in 2019.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entrance. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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entrance
1 of 2 noun
en·trance
ˈen-trən(t)s
1
: the act of entering
made an entrance
2
a
: the means or place of entry
b
: a point in a play where a character comes on stage
watch for your entrance
3
: the right to enter : admission
gained entrance to the club
an entrance exam
entrance
2 of 2 verb
en·trance
in-ˈtran(t)s
entranced; entrancing
1
: to put into a trance
2
: to fill with delight, wonder, or overwhelming emotion
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