foyers
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/ˈfɔɪ.ər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/
(foyer)
entrance hall
Etymology
'foyer' originates from French, specifically the word 'foyer', where 'foyer' meant 'hearth' (a place for a fire); the French term itself comes from Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth, fireplace'.
'foyer' changed from French word 'foyer' (derived ultimately from Latin 'focus') and was adopted into English in the 19th century to refer to an entry hall or lobby.
Initially, it meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'entrance hall' or 'lobby'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an entrance hall or large open area just inside the main door of a house or other building.
Many old houses have grand foyers with high ceilings.
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Noun 2
a lobby or reception area in a public building such as a theater, hotel, or cinema where people gather before events.
The theater's foyers fill up quickly before the performance.
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Last updated: 2025/10/06 01:33