Doorway/ˈdɔːrweɪ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space Refers to the actual entrance where a door is or can be located. She painted the doorway to make it more welcoming. Pro Tip 2/3Waiting Spot Commonly used to describe a place where someone stands waiting for entry. The delivery man lingered in the doorway, package in hand. Pro Tip 3/3Transition Point Symbolizes the change from outside to inside, or one room to another. As she crossed the doorway, she entered a different world.