vestibule

noun
UK: /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
US: /ˈvestɪbjuːl/

  1. A small room or hall between the outer door and the main part of a building.

    1. I waited in the vestibule.
    2. The draft from the open door chilled the vestibule where guests were arriving.

  2. An enclosed entrance space providing access to another room; acts as a protective buffer.

    1. She paused in the vestibule.
    2. The building's vestibule offered shelter from the sudden downpour as we waited.

Synonyms

lobby hallway foyer porch entrance hall

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vestibule" in English means: A small room or hall between the outer door and the main part of a building., An enclosed entrance space providing access to another room; acts as a protective buffer..

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

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

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