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

Beyond a double-height foyer featuring a sculptural floating staircase are formal living and dining rooms. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

The apartment’s 14-foot-long foyer can double as an office with the floor-to-ceiling built-ins. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026

One space with particular significance is the former foyer, which has since been transformed into a creative art sanctuary of sorts. — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026

Expert advice to make sure your foyer makes a good first impression. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

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