Definition of vestibulenext
as in foyer
the entrance room of a building please leave your wet boots in the vestibule

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Recent Examples of vestibule Police said three males exited a vehicle and entered the vestibule with guns and opened fire, striking the victim multiple times. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Then shed that dirty layer in the vestibule before diving into your tent with totally dry clothes. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026 Soon after, Duverne tried to set fire to an emergency light in an elevator vestibule, Lalaind added. Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Entering the studio, a visitor passes through a small bathroom vestibule to the right and a storage compartment to the left. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vestibule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vestibule
Noun
  • The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Back upstairs in the living room and hallways, art was stacked, leaning against the walls, and in a bedroom and home office, piles and piles of books spoke to a lifetime of collecting by someone with a wide-ranging and curious mind.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
  • Emotions run high inside, outside courtroom After the hearing, emotions spilled into the courthouse hallway.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Kindred Spirits, the lobby bar and lounge, opened May 7, and Lula’s Restaurant will debut May 15.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
  • This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.
    Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026

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“Vestibule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestibule. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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