foyer

Значение (Английский)

1. A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.
2. The crucible or basin in a furnace which receives the molten metal.
3. A hostel offering accommodation and work opportunities to homeless young people.

Синонимы

lobby

vestibule

hall

anteroom

entrance hall

antechamber

lounge

crush-room

entry

hotel foyer

atrium

waiting room

a lobby

entrance hut

greenroom

hallway

Произносится как (IPA)

/ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/

Этимология (Английский)

Родственно испанский: hogar

In summary

Borrowed from French foyer (“hearth, lobby”), in turn from Vulgar Latin *focārium, from Late Latin focārius, from Latin focus (“hearth”). Cognate with Spanish hogar (“home”).