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Definition of foyer
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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 of foyer from the Web
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The foyer is elegant — an oval room with an oval-domed ceiling and oak wainscot that’s chest-high.
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In the foyer, a large mirror with a mother of pearl frame reflects light onto silver candleholders propped up on a small distressed wooden box.
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Built in 2006, the Mediterranean-style house has 19 rooms that include a grand foyer, a great room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a library, five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
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Upon arrival, the royal couple stood in the foyer area of the arena, pausing in silence as they were shown the exact spot where the suicide bomb was detonated.
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This arrangement is sure to make an impression at dinner parties or in your foyer.
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Kim’s team slides oil up and down her body before placing her on a table in the West family’s foyer.
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But a part of Naperville history will be erased, even if the library's facade and foyer are incorporated into the new design.
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From the underground parking garage, each of the five buildings will have its own elevator, which will open on each floor into a foyer for the individual unit.
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Origin and Etymology of foyer
French, literally, fireplace, from Vulgar Latin *focarium, from Latin focus hearth
FOYER Defined for English Language Learners
foyer
playDefinition of foyer for English Language Learners
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: an open area in a public building (such as a hotel or theater) near the entrance : a lobby or entrance hall
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: an open area near the entrance in someone's home
FOYER Defined for Kids
foyer
playDefinition of foyer for Students
1 : a lobby especially in a theater
2 : an entrance hall
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