Egress

/ˈiːɡres/
noun

The action of going out or leaving a place.

He made his egress through the back door to avoid the crowd.
Visual representation of "egress" - The action of going out or leaving a place.

Often appears as...

  • make an egress
  • quick egress

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A place or means of going out; an exit.

The auditorium was well designed with multiple points of egress in case of an emergency.
Visual representation of "egress" - A place or means of going out; an exit.

Often appears as...

  • emergency egress
  • point of egress

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

The action of going out or leaving a place.

He made his egress through the back door to avoid the crowd.
Visual representation of "egress" - The action of going out or leaving a place.

Often appears as...

  • make an egress
  • quick egress

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A place or means of going out; an exit.

The auditorium was well designed with multiple points of egress in case of an emergency.
Visual representation of "egress" - A place or means of going out; an exit.

Often appears as...

  • emergency egress
  • point of egress

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Visual representation of "egress"
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Physical Movement

Used to describe someone physically leaving, especially from a confined space or event.

Illustration for Physical Movement
After the concert, the singer's egress from the stage was swift.
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Not for Crowds

Refers to the movement of individuals or small groups, not the movement of large crowds.

Illustration for Not for Crowds
The security team planned the VIP's egress to avoid attention.
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Not Commonly Used

A formal term that's not commonly used in everyday conversation, more often found in literature or official contexts.

Illustration for Not Commonly Used
The novel described the thief's egress as an artful disappearance into the night.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used to describe someone physically leaving, especially from a confined space or event.

Illustration for Physical Movement
After the concert, the singer's egress from the stage was swift.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Crowds

Refers to the movement of individuals or small groups, not the movement of large crowds.

Illustration for Not for Crowds
The security team planned the VIP's egress to avoid attention.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Commonly Used

A formal term that's not commonly used in everyday conversation, more often found in literature or official contexts.

Illustration for Not Commonly Used
The novel described the thief's egress as an artful disappearance into the night.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used to describe someone physically leaving, especially from a confined space or event.

Illustration for Physical Movement
After the concert, the singer's egress from the stage was swift.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Crowds

Refers to the movement of individuals or small groups, not the movement of large crowds.

Illustration for Not for Crowds
The security team planned the VIP's egress to avoid attention.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Commonly Used

A formal term that's not commonly used in everyday conversation, more often found in literature or official contexts.

Illustration for Not Commonly Used
The novel described the thief's egress as an artful disappearance into the night.
Visual representation of the word "Egress"

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