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1entrance
noun en·trance \ˈen-trən(t)s\
: the act of entering something
: something (such as a door) that is used for entering something
: the right to enter something
Full Definition of ENTRANCE
1
: power or permission to enter : admission
2
: the act of entering
3
: the means or place of entry
4
: the point at which a voice or instrument part begins in ensemble music
5
: the first appearance of an actor in a scene
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First Known Use of ENTRANCE
15th century
2entrance
verb en·trance \in-ˈtran(t)s, en-\
: to fill (someone) with delight and wonder
en·tranceden·tranc·ing
Full Definition of ENTRANCE
transitive verb
1
: to put into a trance
2
: to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture <we were entranced by the view>
— en·trance·ment \-ˈtran(t)-smənt\ noun
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First Known Use of ENTRANCE
1541
ENTRANCING Defined for Kids
1entrance
noun en·trance \ˈen-trəns\
Definition of ENTRANCE for Kids
1
: the act of going in <He waited for the right moment to make his entrance.>
2
: a door, gate, or way for going in
3
: permission to join, participate in, or attend
2entrance
verb en·trance \in-ˈtrans\
en·tranceden·tranc·ing
Definition of ENTRANCE for Kids
1
: to put into a trance
2
: to fill with delight and wonder
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