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

• 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

Upon entry, a foyer with an inlaid stone floor opens into a formal sitting area and a stair hall with an elevator. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 July 2025

The crowd packed an auditorium at UT-Arlington Monday night, overflowing into the foyer as attendees of a congressional redistricting hearing waited for their two minutes to speak. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2025

Here, guests are ushered into a grand foyer that soars to the second floor. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025

The main level flows with intent: a gracious foyer and generous living room overlook the gardens, while a refined kitchen — complete with a butler’s pantry — anchors the space for effortless entertaining. Upstairs, three bedrooms offer surprising scale, with ample closet space and natural light. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 24 July 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