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Foyer
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a large space at the entrance of a hotel or theater where people can wait or meet
What is a "foyer"?
A foyer is a large, open area near the entrance of a hotel or theater where guests or audience members first arrive. It serves as a reception or waiting space and often includes features like seating, information desks, and sometimes refreshments. The foyer helps create a welcoming atmosphere and provides a transition between the outside environment and the main areas of the building.
Examples
Guests mingled in the elegant foyer of the hotel, admiring the grand chandeliers and marble floors.
The theater 's foyer buzzed with excitement as patrons gathered before the show, sipping cocktails and perusing the program.
02
a small area inside the entrance of a private apartment or house, where people walk in immediately after they enter
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
The foyer of the house was decorated with a large mirror and a console table.
As you enter the apartment, you step into a cozy foyer with a welcoming rug.
