Synonyms for

Egress

Verb / ɪˈgres / Another word for egress — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of leaving or going out; an exit.

Synonyms & similar words

issue egression emerge comeout ingress emergence comeforth goforth emersion immersion exit departure leaving withdrawal retreat evacuation escape outlet door passage opening portal avenue route path gateway outflow discharge emission

Example sentences

  1. The egress from the building was blocked by fallen debris.
  2. The instructions on the airplane show the location of the emergency egress.
  3. The hikers searched for an egress out of the canyon.
  4. The egress of water from the dam caused flooding downstream.
  5. The egress of air from the balloon caused it to deflate quickly.

Quotes

  • The only egress is through the door.
  • With egress to the Internet, anyone can publish a book or make a movie.
  • The egress of the theater was packed with people.

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