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foyer

[foi-er, foi-ey, fwa-yey] / ˈfɔɪ ər, ˈfɔɪ eɪ, fwaˈyeɪ /
NOUN
receiving area
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An AFP reporter in Moscow saw two vans of Russia's Investigative Committee parked in a yard outside the offices and staff stood inside the entrance foyer.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

The sudden movement in an otherwise tranquil foyer was striking.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

I skipped down the few steps leading to the foyer and crossed the hall toward my room.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English