vestibule
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for vestibule, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small entrance hall or lobby leading into a larger room or building.
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How to use vestibule
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Etymology
From Latin vestibulum, "entrance court", combining vestire, "to clothe", with a suffix meaning "place".
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What does “vestibule” mean?
The word “vestibule” means a small entrance hall or lobby leading into a larger room or building. In plain terms, a small entryway or lobby just inside the main door of a building.
How do you pronounce “vestibule”?
“Vestibule” is pronounced VEH-stih-byool (/ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ in IPA).
How do you use “vestibule” in a sentence?
Here is “vestibule” used in a sentence: “Guests left their coats in the vestibule before entering the hall.”
What part of speech is “vestibule”?
“Vestibule” is a noun.
Where does the word “vestibule” come from?
The word “vestibule” comes from Latin. From Latin vestibulum, "entrance court", combining vestire, "to clothe", with a suffix meaning "place".