doorway

Definition

  • noun: the opening where a door is
  • noun: the opening that a door closes
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: passage, door, portal

Examples

  • We hope that these talks will be a 'doorway' to peace. [=will lead to peace]

  • He stood in the 'doorway', wondering if he should go in.

  • Homeless people sleep in the 'doorways' of the shops.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I'll go out... - Good luck. And tell him to move. - And I don't need good luck. Thank you. - Yes, you do. You just think you don't. You're blocking our doorway. You think you might wanna move the cab? You know, eye shadow, mascara... lipstick, rouge. Not rouge. "Blush-on" they call it. (..)
    1976 Taxi Driver