foreroom
A room near the entrance of a buildingA room near the entrance of a building.: Such a room that serves as an entryway, initial reception area, or waiting room.
Meaning
2 sensesA room near the entrance of a building.
Such a room that serves as an entryway, initial reception area, or waiting room.
Near-synonym: foyer
(sometimes)A living room or similar room in such position that is used for entertaining guests or for special occasions.
Origin
From Middle English foreroum, for-rom. By surface analysis, fore- + room.From Middle English foreroum, for-rom. By surface analysis, fore- + room.
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