noun Uncommon

foyer

FOY-ay

Foyer (noun) means the entrance hall or lobby of a building such as a hotel or theater. Example: “Guests mingled in the foyer before the show began.”

noun

The entrance hall or lobby of a building such as a hotel or theater.

"Guests mingled in the foyer before the show began."

"The hotel foyer had a grand chandelier overhead."

How to use foyer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe entrance area of a building, typically leading into the main rooms.

Common pairings

hotel foyer theater foyer wait in the foyer

Word forms

foyers plural

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Etymology

From French foyer, "hearth" or "home," ultimately from Latin focus, "hearth."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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hall lobby vestibule anteroom antechamber entrance hall

Related words

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Rhymes for foyer

yer dyer Myer Iyer buyer layer flyer fryer gayer sayer Meyer Mayer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “foyer” mean?

The word “foyer” means the entrance hall or lobby of a building such as a hotel or theater. In plain terms, the entrance area of a building, typically leading into the main rooms.

How do you pronounce “foyer”?

“Foyer” is pronounced FOY-ay (/ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ in IPA).

How do you use “foyer” in a sentence?

Here is “foyer” used in a sentence: “Guests mingled in the foyer before the show began.”

What part of speech is “foyer”?

“Foyer” is a noun.

Where does the word “foyer” come from?

The word “foyer” comes from Latin. From French foyer, "hearth" or "home," ultimately from Latin focus, "hearth.".

Is “foyer” a common word?

“Foyer” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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