Foyer

usgb/ˈfɔɪər/
noun

The entrance hall or area in a house, building, theater, hotel.

I hung my coat and umbrella in the foyer before entering the living room.
Visual representation of "foyer" - The entrance hall or area in a house, building, theater, hotel.

Often appears as...

  • the hotel's foyer
  • spacious foyer
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First Impression

A foyer often reflects the character or function of the building.

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The marble foyer in the museum echoed its grand exhibits.
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Not Outdoors

A foyer is always inside the building, not an outdoor space.

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After the rain started, people gathered in the foyer.
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Transition Space

A foyer serves as an intermediate space before entering the main area.

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Guests were asked to wait in the foyer until the event began.
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