Definition of foyernext
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as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior theatergoers crowded the foyer during the play's intermission

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as in hallway
the entrance room of a building leave your muddy boots in the foyer and come into the house

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Recent Examples of foyer Mature olive trees, a cascading waterfall and layered planting orchestrate a measured reveal of the double-height foyer. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Place it in a foyer, entryway, hide it away in a closet, or leave it in the mudroom. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 In her foyer, Meagher displayed a painting of a nude figure given to her by a neighbor, the expressionist Alexander Dobkin. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foyer
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Noun
  • Carr’s plan to eliminate the 39 percent cap is supported by Nexstar and the primary lobby group for broadcasters.
    Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • It is set to take over the Reverence restaurant space, which will close July 22 amid renovations at the hotel, including an overhaul of the lobby.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
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  • Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.
    Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom.
    Adam Williams July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

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“Foyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foyer. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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