Definition

1. 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

1. an exterior door at one side of a building