NYT Dictionary

DOORWAY

/ˈdɔɹweɪ/
NounDOOR-waydoor-way · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From door + way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

doorthresholdarchwaybulkheaddoorjambdoorpostbarwaycellarwayentranceentranceway

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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