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

From the gracious foyer to the expansive living room with horizonless views, every detail signals residential grandeur. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026

Inside, the grand foyer is anchored by two towering Sicilian marble pillars imported from Italy. —Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026

Amanda closed the door and looked into her big foyer with the children’s toys scattered all over the new floor. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026

In the exhibition foyer, videos offer a peek at dramatically staged showings at the Roman Forum, in Venice’s Doge’s Palace and Milan’s La Scala. —Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 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