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foyer

noun

foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r How to pronounce foyer (audio) ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā How to pronounce foyer (audio)
 also  ˈfwä-ˌyā
: an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater
also : an entrance hallway : vestibule

Synonyms

Example Sentences

theatergoers crowded the foyer during the play's intermission leave your muddy boots in the foyer and come into the house
Recent Examples on the Web Once inside, guests are greeted in the foyer by a full armored guard statue, complete with a sword. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 The wow factor begins in the foyer with its dramatic staircase. Joey Morona, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 One favorite find is a circa 1950 Japanese cryptomeria wood carving of a toad, complete with baby toads on its back; this takes pride of place in the foyer. Robert Rufino, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2022 The white-oak parquet needed refinishing, and old carpet covered the foyer’s marble-mosaic floor. Elizabeth Hayt, ELLE Decor, 26 Aug. 2022 The foyer is anchored by a dramatic dark stone staircase, which is pleasantly contrasted against the light-hued flooring and walls. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 The foyer has black-and-white marble floors and arched doorways. Sarah Paynter, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 As music blared and the uninvited guests downed booze, the foyer of the five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was turned into a boxing ring for a match, cellphone clips show. Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 In the marble foyer, the sculptural stairway provides a stately entry to the house. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fireplace, from Vulgar Latin *focarium, from Latin focus hearth

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foyer was in 1833

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