side entrance
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Definition
- Noun:
- An exterior door at one side of a building: A "side entrance" is a door located on the side of a structure, as opposed to the front or back, that provides entry and exit.
Usage
- The term "side entrance" is used to specify a particular point of access to a building. It is often used for practical purposes, such as deliveries, service access, or as a less formal entry point compared to the main front door.
- It is a compound noun. The primary definition and usage focus on the complete phrase "side entrance."
Examples
- Noun:
- Please use the side entrance; the front door is locked for repairs.
- The delivery drivers are instructed to go to the side entrance.
- Their house has a beautiful garden accessible from the side entrance.
Advanced Usage
- "to use the side entrance": To enter or exit a building via the door on its side.
- Guests for the event should use the side entrance to avoid the main lobby.
Variants and Related Words
- Side door (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "side entrance."
- The side door leads directly into the kitchen.
- Service entrance (n): A door, often at the side or rear, used for deliveries and service personnel. This is a related but more specific term.
- The packages are left at the service entrance.
Synonyms
- Side door: An exterior door on the side of a building.
- Lateral entrance: A more formal term for an entrance on the side.
Related Phrases
- Rear entrance: An exterior door at the back of a building. This is a related term specifying a different location.
- Main entrance: The primary, often front, door of a building. This is the antonym of "side entrance."
Noun
- an exterior door at one side of a building