foyer — an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔɪər/
Korean meaning: 건물의 현관, 로비 (특히 호텔이나 극장의)
Korean pronunciation: **포**이어
Example Sentences
- The theater foyer was packed with people during intermission, all desperately trying to get coffee before the second act.
- I'll meet you in the hotel foyer at 7 PM sharp.
- The wedding reception foyer was decorated with so many flowers that it looked like a jungle expedition.
foyer
NOUN//ˈfɔɪər//
an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater
a well-dressed hotel guest walks through the impressive entrance hall while carrying luggage. The guest looks up admiringly at the high ceiling and ornate decorations above. A uniformed concierge approaches from behind the reception desk to greet the arriving visitor. The polished marble floors reflect the warm lighting from elegant chandeliers hanging overhead. Other guests move through the open area while staff members assist them near comfortable seating arrangements. an entrance hall used by the public in a hotel setting
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In the foyer stands a lawyer, while behind lurks the destroyer!
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Origin
프랑스어 'foyer'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '난로, 벽난로'를 의미했습니다. 집의 중심이 되는 난로 주변 공간이 사람들이 모이는 곳이었기 때문에, 점차 '사람들이 모이는 입구 공간'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The theater foyer was packed with people during intermission, all desperately trying to get coffee before the second act.”
“I'll meet you in the hotel foyer at 7 PM sharp.”
“The wedding reception foyer was decorated with so many flowers that it looked like a jungle expedition.”
“Guests gathered in the spacious foyer before the conference began.”
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