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 Just outside of the second fitting room, the vestibule showcases a striking black and white Palm Tree photograph by German artist Vera Lutter. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 The footage showed Morales interacting with Revuckas in the building’s vestibule and inside of the couple’s unit, Rabulinski said. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026 Arrival happens with a private elevator leading through a grand vestibule inspired by Roman gardens. Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 New features will include a security vestibule, maker space, theater space, life skills classroom and outdoor instructional spaces. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vestibule
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Noun
  • Larger groups might be interested in the Grove Lodge, a short walk from the Mountain House, which has six individual rooms and a great foyer that can be booked for one group stay or individually.
    Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Six shell casings total were found in the foyer of his building.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Hundreds of residents filled San Marcos City Hall’s council chambers, lobby, hallways and front lawn Tuesday evening as the City Council again took up the proposal.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
  • One of Hegseth’s first actions after taking office was removing Milley’s official portrait from its place in a Pentagon hallway.
    Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Don't miss the Art Deco lobby, with its 24-karat gold-leaf ceiling murals and famous starburst bas relief.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • On Saturday, the order line at Café Corazón had more energy than usual as a conga line snaked through hundreds of guests to a DJ playing Latin pop in the café’s intimate lobby.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026

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“Vestibule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestibule. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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