foyer

noun

ˈfȯi(-ə)r How to pronounce foyer (audio)
Definition of foyernext
1
as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior theatergoers crowded the foyer during the play's intermission

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2
as in hallway
the entrance room of a building leave your muddy boots in the foyer and come into the house

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Recent Examples of foyer Some of them act as half walls, delineating the foyer, or partially separating the family room from the main salon. — Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 Mature olive trees, a cascading waterfall and layered planting orchestrate a measured reveal of the double-height foyer. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 In her foyer, Meagher displayed a painting of a nude figure given to her by a neighbor, the expressionist Alexander Dobkin. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foyer
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  1. lobby
  2. hallway
Noun
  • Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of lobby
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  • Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom.
    — Adam Williams July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
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“Foyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foyer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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