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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The foyer of the home welcomes guests with a dramatic grand staircase to the second floor.—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 The floor plan still includes the walk-in foyer and wardrobe directly inside the rear side door, but instead of running a queen bed from sidewall to sidewall up front, the Crossover Solo splits its floor into a 38 x 80-in (97 x 203-cm) twin XL bed and an open floor next to it.—C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026 Clusters of waiting patrons spilled from the foyer onto the front patio.—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026 The project gave a face-lift to all 24 event spaces, including 21 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and a 10,000-square-foot foyer and pre-function area designed for networking and large gatherings.—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for foyer
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Etymology
French, literally, fireplace, from Vulgar Latin *focarium, from Latin focus hearth