Foyer

Pronunciation

• UK
  CA IPA: /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/
• US IPA: /ˈfɔɪɝ/; also IPA: /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/
• Aus IPA: /ˈfoɪɘ/

Origin

From French foyer ("hearth, lobby"), in turn from Vulgar Latin *focārium, from Late Latin focārius, from Latin focus ("hearth")

Full definition of foyer

Noun

1. A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.We had a drink in the foyer waiting for the the play to start.
2. The crucible or basin in a furnace which receives the molten metal.
3. (UK) A hostel offering accommodation and work opportunities to homeless young people.