What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
entry
Example
Please use the side door for entry into the building. [entry: noun]
Example
The security guard recorded our entry in the visitor's log. [entry: noun]
Example
The contest rules state that entry is open to all residents of the state. [entry: noun]
ingress
Example
The ingress to the park is through the main gate. [ingress: noun]
Example
The IT department monitors network ingress and egress for security purposes. [ingress: noun]
Example
The ingress of water into the basement caused significant damage. [ingress: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Entry is more common in everyday language than ingress.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between entry and ingress?
Ingress is more formal and technical than entry, making it more appropriate for scientific or technical contexts.
