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foyer

[foi-er, foi-ey, fwa-yey] / ˈfɔɪ ər, ˈfɔɪ eɪ, fwaˈjeɪ /
NOUN
receiving area
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The 300-year-old building was converted into an 82-seat theatre, with surrounding corridors used to create a foyer and backstage area.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The stately foyer, adorned with granite, murals and statuary, would be kept intact and open to all.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Latecomers squeezed into makeshift rows of plastic folding chairs or stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the foyer, peering through glass doors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Upon entering the property, guests are greeted with an exquisite foyer, which is highlighted by an elegant white staircase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

That’s when I realize there are chips of wood lying on the doorstep and all over the tile in the foyer.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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