anteroom

Definition of anteroomnext
as in antechamber
a small room that is connected to a larger room and used as a place for people to wait before going into the larger room

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of anteroom Among the several measures is the creation of a 6,200-square-meter anteroom, or a large plaza on Placa Gaudi in front of the basilica. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025 Photo : Concierge Auctions To the right of the foyer are wide steps leading down into an anteroom and the elegant fireside living room beyond. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025 Matty plotted to get herself alone with Olympia’s phone in a courthouse anteroom, but the client liked Matty’s vibe and asked her to sit next to her in court. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024 His own dwelling is modest, and—characteristic of old Russian manners—entered through an anteroom in which maids see to their needlework. Eugène-Melchior De Vogüé, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for anteroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anteroom
Noun
  • The doors open up to an antechamber set with chairs and benches.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The energy in the room was part D.M.V., part papal antechamber.
    Eric Lach, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Neil said Regal has rethought the footprint of many of its locations, bar and lounge offerings have been revamped, and renovations have been made at 50 theaters with 300 locations adding arcades.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Generous-sized rooms, high quality amenities, and familiar services (rooftop, gym, lounge bar) make for an extremely comfortable stay.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As the courtroom was cleared, observers walked past a woman’s wig on the floor at the vestibule door.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
  • An image of the old bank building that was torn down appears on the wallpaper in the vestibule of the Fifth Third Bank branch in the building that replaced it.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In one hallway, Henraux presents three slabs of unfinished marble.
    Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Whispers in the hallway indicated no more seats would be added ahead of the meeting to accommodate those who stood outside.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • What sort of chaos ensues in the waiting room after midnight?
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But the waiting room should not be the symbol of American health care.
    Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Anteroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anteroom. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on anteroom

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster