noun

foyer

/ˈfoʊ.eɪ/ · say it: FOH·ay

an entrance hall in a house or theater

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1. (noun) the entrance hall of a building such as a hotel, theater, or office building, used as a waiting area

2. (noun) the main entrance or lobby area where people first arrive

Examples

1. We met our friends in the hotel foyer before heading to dinner.
2. The theater's foyer was decorated beautifully for the opening night.

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foyer

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