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EGRESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com Synonyms egress American [ ee -gres, ih- gres ] / ˈi grɛs, ɪˈgrɛs / noun the act or an instance of going, especially from an enclosed place. a means or place of going out; an exit. the right or permission to go out. Astronomy. emersion . verb (used without object) to go out; emerge. egress British noun Also called: egression . the act of going or coming out; emergence a way out, such as a path; exit the right or permission to go out or depart astronomy another name for emersion "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 verb to go forth; issue "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Etymology Origin of egress First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin ēgressus “an escape, exit,” noun use of past participle of ēgred(ī) “to go out,” from ē- e- 1 + -gredī, combining form of gradī “to go, step”; cf. grade Explanation If you want to leave a place, you need a means of egress, or a way to exit, such as a door or window. It was a beautiful old house, but without enough ways of egress, they needed outdoor fire-stairs for reaching the upper floors. Egress comes from a Latin word meaning "going out." An egress is basically the same thing as an exit. ( Egress can also be used as a verb, "to exit," but less frequently than as a noun.) When buildings undergo inspection, one of the main safety features under review is the number and placement of doors and windows, the "means of egress ," in case of fire or other emergency. Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com Vocabulary lists containing egress Into the Wild Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide! "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use! By the Roots: Grad-, Gress-: to step Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time! Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. The disaster’s first blunt lesson is about egress. From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026 The roads on either side of a bridge that serves as the sole artery allowing entrance and egress to the neighborhood were washed out, he said. From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025 Those specific locations would contribute to modulating the viral replication cycle, adaptability, and path of entry and egress. From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2024 Those who egress from cults are often assisted by former fellow cult members. From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023 Then I stow the bedroom and go back to the airlock for a normal egress to Mars. From "The Martian" by Andy Weir Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.