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entrance1

Syllabification: (en·trance)

Pronunciation: /ˈentrəns/

Definition of entrance

an opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place.
[usually in singular] an act or instance of going or coming in:at their abrupt entrance he rose to his feet
[usually in singular] the coming of an actor or performer onto a stage:her final entrance is as a triumphant princess
the right, means, or opportunity to enter somewhere or be a member of an institution, society, or other body:about fifty people attempted to gain entrance [as modifier]:an entrance examination
Musicanother term for entry.

Phrases

make an (or one's) entrance: (of an actor or performer) come on stage.; enter somewhere in a conspicuous or impressive way:she slowly counted to ten before making her entrance

late 15th century (in the sense 'right or opportunity of admission'): from Old French, from entrer 'enter'

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