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
1
The entrance hall or lobby of a building such as a hotel or theater.
"We had a drink in the foyer waiting for the play to start."
"Guests mingled in the foyer before the show began."
"The hotel foyer had a grand chandelier overhead."
How to use foyer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe entrance area of a building, typically leading into the main rooms.
Common pairings
hotel foyer
theater foyer
wait in the foyer
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Word forms
- Plural
- foyers
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Etymology
From French foyer, "hearth" or "home," ultimately from Latin focus, "hearth."
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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.
