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

Strié plaster and a Baccarat chandelier enhance the foyer, which leads into the great room with an 11-foot ceiling. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

As with the entry foyer, multiple large windows effectively create a wall of glass overlooking the view, while sliding glass doors provide easy access to a rear deck that spans the rear of the home. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

The posts also included photos and video from the scene, which showcased a prominent hole in the ceiling along with dirt and debris scattered across the foyer’s historic red carpeting. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

The portion of the ceiling fell in the grand foyer, which will remain closed through the weekend until repairs can be made. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 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