anteroom

[ an-tee-room, -room ]

noun

1. a room that admits to a larger room.
2. a waiting room.

anteroom

/ -ˌrʊm; ˈæntɪˌruːm /

noun

1. a room giving entrance to a larger room, often used as a waiting room

Word History and Origins

Origin of anteroom¹

First recorded in 1755–65; ante- + room

Example Sentences

A spare anteroom, a desk, a red phone.

From Los Angeles Times

The affidavit recounts how someone identified only as “Witness 5” was seen on multiple days carrying either cardboard or bankers’ boxes in and out of the anteroom.

From Seattle Times

On that — and later visits to the immense building — Mr. Demesmaeker discovered a warren of rooms and anterooms, some occupied by lawyers or judges, others abandoned and moldering.

From New York Times

Republicans controlling Montana's House of Representatives on April 26 barred Zephyr, a Democrat, from the House floor, anteroom or gallery for the remainder of the legislative session, which could end as soon as Tuesday night.

From Reuters

The censure prevents Ms. Zephyr from being admitted to the House floor, anteroom or gallery.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• entrance
• foyer
• gallery
• hallway
• lobby
• room
• rotunda