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 Chicago police said in both incidents, the suspect followed women, forced them into a garage or vestibule, and ripped away their personal property. Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Wind roared through the open doorway and into the vestibule where I was pressed against the side, wincing at the noise. Monisha Rajesh, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025 The vestibule is next, with its domed ceiling, painted with a blue sky and white clouds. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025 Looking closer at the space, the main entrance is defined by the original interior vestibule for the building, complete with original curved glazing and windowpane glass that’s over a century old. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vestibule
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Noun
  • Steps from the foyer, an office could be converted into a multi-purpose room, but currently includes a substantial desk, shelves, and storage.
    Des Moines Register, Des Moines Register, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Upon entering the foyer, I was greeted by a growling animatronic Chewbacca, playfully adorned with a Christmas hat for the holiday season.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Use hallway conversations, Slack channels, email threads, and weekly meetings to share your work across the office.
    Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And for bonus points, an antique pew can make for excellent seating around a dining table or in hallways.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There’s also a display in the City Hall tower lobby featuring the work of Arnold Del Carlo, a professional photographer.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The service During check-in, guests meet with a staff member in the lobby to review the schedule and a property map.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Vestibule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestibule. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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