egress
Translation
exit, way out, departure, outlet
Examples
The main egress was blocked by the fire.
The main egress was blocked by the fire.
He made a hasty egress from the room.
He made a hasty egress from the room.
Grammar Patterns
egress ((from sth.)) the act of leaving (from somewhere) The fire prevented egress from the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exit, departure, outlet; Antonyms: ingress, entrance, entry
Etymology
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'gradior' (to step, go). Literally 'to step out'.
Memory Tips
Think 'E' for 'Exit'. Egress is a formal word for an exit or the act of leaving.