doorway
/ˈdɔːweɪ/noun
The opening in a wall where a door is, through which people enter a room or building.
Example sentences
- “She paused in the doorway before stepping into the crowded room.”
- “The tall man had to duck his head to fit through the doorway.”
The opening rather than the door itself; people stand in doorways. Figuratively, a doorway to opportunity is an entry point.