foyer

noun

foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r  ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā 

 also  ˈfwä-ˌyā

: an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater

also : an entrance hallway : vestibule

Synonyms

• hall
• lobby

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In the foyer a William Morris print covers the walls, while around the corner two dozen baseball hats hang on pegs in a precise configuration. —Chloe Schama, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025

Published on December 31, 2024 By Demetrius Simms Photo : Photography by Derek & Vee Photo : Photography by Derek & Vee Inside the grand foyer. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024

The five-bedroom house features a turret entrance to a grand foyer, geometric coffered ceilings, arched doorways, stained glass, formal living and dining rooms, an entertainer's kitchen with breakfast nook, and a primary suite with whirlpool tub. —The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024

The glasses were labeled with each person's table location, and were displayed on a mirror inside the welcome foyer. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

foyer

noun

foy·​er ˈfȯi(-ə)r  ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā 

1

: a lobby especially in a theater

2

: an entrance hallway : vestibule