foyer

noun

foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r How to pronounce foyer (audio) ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā How to pronounce foyer (audio)
also ˈfwä-ˌyā
Synonyms of foyer
: an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater
also : an entrance hallway : vestibule

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
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Some of them act as half walls, delineating the foyer, or partially separating the family room from the main salon. Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 The home has an entrance foyer, kitchen island, pantry, walk-in attic and walk-in closets. Joe Marusak june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 On the other side of the entry foyer is the formal dining room. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 Inside, the front door opens to a tall foyer and a grand staircase, with marble floors and a cupola above. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foyer

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fireplace, from Vulgar Latin *focarium, from Latin focus hearth

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foyer was in 1833

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“Foyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foyer. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

foyer

noun
1
: a lobby especially in a theater
2
: an entrance hallway : vestibule

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