Meaning & use
foyer
An entrance hall or lobby of a building, such as a home, theater, or hotel.
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Guests left their coats in the foyer before entering the dining room.
The theater's grand foyer was decorated with marble columns and a crystal chandelier.
A note on using this word
Foyer comes from French; in American English it usually refers to a home's entryway, while in British English it more often refers to a theater lobby.
Words with a similar meaning
lobbyentrance hall
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