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as in lobbies
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 hallways
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 foyers
All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
The Barbican Centre in London will close for a year beginning in June 2028 as part of a five-year, £240 million ($320 million) renovation that will see major improvements to the arts hub’s foyers, terrace, and conservatory.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Dec. 2025
Accompanying the film screenings around the world, cinema foyers carried installations and themed message walls, and also offered dancefloors and gathering spaces for BTS fans to come together.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, three private elevator foyers are each wrapped in Chanel jacket–inspired wallpaper.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
The Barbican Centre in London will close for a year beginning in June 2028 as part of a five-year, £240 million ($320 million) renovation that will see major improvements to the arts hub’s foyers, terrace, and conservatory.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Dec. 2025
Accompanying the film screenings around the world, cinema foyers carried installations and themed message walls, and also offered dancefloors and gathering spaces for BTS fans to come together.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, three private elevator foyers are each wrapped in Chanel jacket–inspired wallpaper.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foyers
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The History of Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial For the past nine years, Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial could only be found in the lobbies and halls of the brand’s properties.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to docent Bill Richardson, this type of radio graced hotel lobbies back in the day.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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But while the hallways look full and the display windows are brightly lit and well-stocked, many people enter and leave empty-handed.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, staff roam hallways in search of toner cartridges and ink.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Foyers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foyers. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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