Entrance (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an act of entering, as into a place or upon new duties.
  2. a point or place of entering; an opening or passage for entering, as a doorway.
  3. the right, privilege, or permission to enter; admission: People improperly dressed will be refused entrance to the theater.
  4. the moment or place in the script at which an actor comes on the stage.
  5. Music.
    • the point in a musical score at which a particular voice or instrument joins the ensemble.
    • the way in which this is done: a sloppy entrance.
  6. a manner, means, or style of entering a room, group, etc.; way of coming into view: She mimicked Joan's entrance.
  7. the immersed portion of a hull forward of the middle body (opposed to run).
verb (used with object), en·tranced, en·tranc·ing.
  1. to fill with delight or wonder; enrapture.
  2. to put into a trance: to be hypnotically entranced.
noun
  1. the act or an instance of entering; entry
  2. a place for entering, such as a door or gate
    • the power, liberty, or right of entering; admission
    • (as modifier)
  3. the coming of an actor or other performer onto a stage
verb (tr)
  1. to fill with wonder and delight; enchant
  2. to put into a trance; hypnotize
Entrance (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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