Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antechamber

noun

/ˈæn.tiˌtʃeɪ.mər/

Definition

A small room leading to a more important room.

Examples

The guests waited in the antechamber before being ushered into the main hall.
She decorated the antechamber with elegant furniture to impress visitors.
After entering the antechamber, he took a moment to collect his thoughts before the meeting.

Meaning

Antechamber refers to a waiting area or a preliminary room that is designed to facilitate access to a larger or more significant space, often used as a reception area.