foreroom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A room near the entrance of a building.
  2. Such a room that serves as an entryway, initial reception area, or waiting room.
  3. A living room or similar room in such position that is used for entertaining guests or for special occasions.

Word forms

foreroom forerooms

Etymology

From Middle English foreroum, for-rom. By surface analysis, fore- + room.

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