anteroom

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæntəruːm/

Definition

A small room leading into a larger or more important room, often used as a waiting area.

Examples

• The diplomat stood in the anteroom, reviewing his notes while waiting for the ambassador to finish the meeting.

• The office suite included a spacious anteroom where clients could sit before being called into the private chambers.

• She paced the anteroom nervously, listening to the muffled sounds of the debate occurring in the main hall.

Synonyms of anteroom

Words with a similar meaning to anteroom:

• lobby
• foyer
• waiting room
• vestibule

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