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 of foyer

• 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

Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts’ Derry condominium and forced Gregory Smart to his knees in the foyer. —CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026

With its own foyer and private sitting area complemented by a fireplace, the primary wing is an ideal place to wind down. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026

After the sermon and the altar call, the pastor makes his way to the foyer to sign copies of a new book. —Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026

With assorted lengths and six different wood types, this storage bench can be customized to fit a narrow entryway or make a grand statement in a foyer. —Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 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