foyer

noun
UK: /ˈfɔɪeɪ/
US: /ˈfɔɪər/

  1. An entrance hall in a house or apartment.

    1. I waited in the foyer.
    2. The grand foyer features a stunning chandelier and marble floor.

  2. A large entrance hall in a public building such as a hotel or theater.

    1. The foyer was crowded before the show.
    2. We met our friends in the theater foyer before taking our seats.

Synonyms

lobby hall entrance hall vestibule

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foyer" in English means: An entrance hall in a house or apartment., A large entrance hall in a public building such as a hotel or theater..

The phonetic transcription of "foyer" is /ˈfɔɪeɪ/ in British English and /ˈfɔɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foyer": lobby, hall, entrance hall, vestibule.

Example usage of "foyer": "I waited in the foyer.". More examples on the page.