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

• hall
• 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

The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home has a grand foyer and dramatic staircase; a two-story stone fireplace; a large kitchen with an island; and a basement projection room and gym area. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2024

The interiors are elegantly accented with custom wood beams and white oak crown moldings, and stone floors trail from the foyer into the main living room, the latter of which features a vaulted ceiling made of wood and a stone fireplace. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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