ingress

noun

in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres How to pronounce ingress (audio)
Synonyms of ingress
1
: the act of entering : entrance
the seal prevents ingress of moisture
2
: the power or liberty of entrance or access
an area with restricted ingress
ingression
in-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce ingress (audio)
noun

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Examples of ingress in a Sentence

Ingress to and egress from the freeway were made difficult by the construction. with limited ingress and egress to the freeway, the stadium is the frequent scene of bottlenecks
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The company says one potential application is a temperature logger used during the sterilization of retort food, where equipment needs to tolerate high temperatures while limiting moisture ingress. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 As an additional protection, the frame is sealed with a splash-resistant rating, meaning the internal electronics are safe from dust ingress and spray during damp morning commutes. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 The Hamburg Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Leadenhall and Paca Streets for event ingress. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 In natural gas pipelines, oxygen can indicate air ingress or leakage. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingress

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin ingressus, from ingredi

First Known Use

circa 1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ingress was circa 1544

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“Ingress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingress. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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ingress

noun
in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres How to pronounce ingress (audio)
1
: the act of entering
2
: the power or liberty of entering

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ingress

noun
in·​gress ˈin-ˌgres How to pronounce ingress (audio)
1
: the act of entering
2
: the power or liberty of access compare egress

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