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 Truelove is accused of sneaking into a vestibule that is near Studio 1A in Rockefeller Center on July 16 and going up to Melvin, allegedly hurling a racial slur. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Guests first enter through a deep red vestibule before stepping into bedrooms rendered in softer, warmer tones. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 The old station vestibule has become the lobby, while guest rooms occupy the extremely long upper floors. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Sylvie wants Suzanna to know more about this, but Suzanna herself will not budge from that vestibule. — Laura Miller, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vestibule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vestibule
Noun
  • At the main residence, a grand double-height foyer opens to the interiors, where bright white walls contrast with dark wood floors and balustrades.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the property maintains its elegant design aesthetic with a double-height foyer featuring a curved bridal staircase.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One hallway features a wall of old photographs of her ancestors, alongside newer images of her immediate family members.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Police said the school went into lockdown after officers saw students running down hallways and received reports that someone overheard a comment about a gun.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the aforementioned game room, there are a variety of board games, cards, dice, and even a pool table to complement the chess set in the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Telco lobby group USTelecom urged the FCC to limit fees and said that 60- and 90-day deadlines would provide cities and towns with enough time to review applications.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Vestibule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestibule. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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