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foyer

[foi-er, foi-ey, fwa-yey] / ˈfɔɪ ər, ˈfɔɪ eɪ, fwaˈyeɪ /
NOUN
receiving area
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While she records her show and listens to the files at her kitchen table, the camera stays focused on Evy in the foreground, shrouded by the dark foyer behind her.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Rachel and Stephen huddled around the illustration in the castle foyer with faithful Reece, under the pretence of translating its Latin inscription, before the two traitors asked Reece to make himself scarce.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

They added adorable decorations to the foyer, including reindeer heading toward the light fixture.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

It turns out the surge of people celebrating forced Grant into the foyer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

Sarah is in the foyer setting up a Ramadan fund-raising drive display.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali