Synonyms of foyer

foyer

noun

ˈfȯi(-ə)r 

1

as in lobby

a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior

theatergoers crowded the foyer during the play's intermission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lobby
• hall
• hallway
• vestibule
• entry
• concourse
• corridor
• entryway
• passageway
• entranceway
• gallery
• chamber
• anteroom
• waiting room
• antechamber

2

as in hallway

the entrance room of a building

leave your muddy boots in the foyer and come into the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hallway
• lobby
• vestibule
• hall
• doorway
• entry
• entryway
• door
• lounge
• entranceway
• entrance
• anteroom
• antechamber
• waiting room
• portal
• threshold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foyer

Designed by Ronald Bradshaw, the interior is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, featuring exquisite woodwork, eye-catching hardwood floors in the foyer, expansive windows, and an effortless flow between grand living spaces. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025

The foyer flows into the expansive living room, which offers access to a private, shady front patio area. —David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025

Spaces that formerly constituted the theater foyer and underground vault rooms were transformed into an expansive showroom spanning over three floors out of the total seven. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025

The simple design works well in foyers and entryways, and the rattan front gives it a vintage feel. —Shea Simmons, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025