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/
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
In the foyer stands a lawyer, while behind lurks the destroyer!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word foyer derives from French 'foyer', originally meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'. As the fireplace was the central gathering point in homes, the term gradually evolved to denote the entrance hall or lobby where people congregate.
Breakdown
foyer (from Latin 'focarius', relating to hearth/focus) evolves semantically from the physical hearth → the space around it → the entrance hall or public gathering space in theaters and buildings.
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📝Examples
“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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