foyer

noun

foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r  ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā 

 also  ˈfwä-ˌyā

: an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater

also : an entrance hallway : vestibule

Synonyms

• hall
• lobby

Examples of foyer in a Sentence

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

Enter a two-story foyer, polished hardwood floors and a striking staircase. —Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025

An interior glass vestibule was added at the front door to create a small foyer, while the interiors unfold around a sculptural central staircase, leading to a private rooftop garden that crowns the home. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025

Let Details Shine This natural fabric's simplicity leaves room for the interesting architectural elements of this foyer take center stage. —Katie Akin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025

The goal is to create a cohesive atmosphere, especially in the first room the clients will walk into: the foyer. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foyer

• oyer
• destroyer
• employer
• multiemployer

Kids Definition

foyer

noun

foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r  ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā 

1

: a lobby especially in a theater

2

: an entrance hallway : vestibule