entry and entrance

[quietdandelion]

My friends told me to meet them at the entry/entrance of the party.



Which fits here, entry or entrance? Are they different?

 

[silvester]

Hello,
"Entrance" sounds more natural to me.

 

[quietdandelion]

Thanks, silvester.
But the original uses "entry." That's why I posted it here.

 

[Loob]

Yes to silvester; also entrance "to" the party, rather than entrance "of".

Loob

 

[Macunaíma]

Entrance is the way into a building while entry is the act of entering.

 

[quietdandelion]

Yes to sivester; also entrance "to" the party, rather than entrance "of".

Loob

Thanks, Loob.
Yes, I remember now; it's "entrance to the party."
But could I say "entry to the party?"

 

[Macunaíma]

You could say entry to the party is free.

 

[JeffJo]

...
But the original uses "entry." That's why I posted it here.

"Entry" and "entrance" can often be used interchangeably. If there's an "entry fee," the entrance point will more likely be called an "entry." In any case, either word might be used.