Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vestibule

Noun
/ˈvɛstɪbjuːl/
Definition
A vestibule is a small entryway or hallway that leads into a larger room or building.
Examples
  • The hotel lobby had a beautiful vestibule decorated with plants.
  • When you enter the house, you first step into the vestibule before reaching the living room.
Meaning
It serves as a space that connects the outdoors to the indoors, often acting as a buffer from the elements and helping to regulate temperature.
Synonyms
  • entrance
  • foyer
  • hallway
  • antechamber