foyer

noun

foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r How to pronounce foyer (audio) ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā How to pronounce foyer (audio)
also ˈfwä-ˌyā
Synonyms of foyer
: an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater
also : an entrance hallway : vestibule

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Examples of foyer in a Sentence

theatergoers crowded the foyer during the play's intermission leave your muddy boots in the foyer and come into the house
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The foyer’s ceiling rises to 18 feet, adding to the sense of scale as guests enter the home. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Additional half-baths are placed near the entry foyer and entertaining areas for guests. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 This front entry opens to a foyer that has an unobstructed view of the great room. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 The city provided an additional room and the foyer of the Town Hall for people to listen to the meeting. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foyer

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fireplace, from Vulgar Latin *focarium, from Latin focus hearth

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foyer was in 1833

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foyer

noun
foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r How to pronounce foyer (audio) ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā How to pronounce foyer (audio)
1
: a lobby especially in a theater
2
: an entrance hallway : vestibule

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