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antechamber

 

[ ˈænteɪˌtʃeɪmbər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

room, waiting

An antechamber is a small room leading to a larger room, often used as a waiting area for guests or visitors. It serves as a transition space that provides a buffer between the outside and the main area of a building, such as a house or office.

Synonyms

foyer, lobby, vestibule, waiting room

Examples of usage

  • She waited in the antechamber before being ushered into the meeting.
  • The guests gathered in the antechamber, discussing the event before entering the ballroom.
  • The artist's studio had an antechamber filled with sketches and paintings.

Translations

Translations of the word "antechamber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antecâmara

🇮🇳 पूर्व कक्ष

🇩🇪 Vorgemach

🇮🇩 ruang depan

🇺🇦 преддвер'я

🇵🇱 antresola

🇯🇵 控室

🇫🇷 antichambre

🇪🇸 antecámara

🇹🇷 ön oda

🇰🇷 전실

🇸🇦 غرفة الانتظار

🇨🇿 předpokoj

🇸🇰 predsiene

🇨🇳 前厅

🇸🇮 predprostor

🇮🇸 forherbergi

🇰🇿 алдынғы бөлме

🇬🇪 წინასახლი

🇦🇿 ön otaq

🇲🇽 antecámara

Word origin

The word 'antechamber' comes from the Latin roots 'ante-' meaning 'before' and 'camera', meaning 'room'. This term has its origins in the early 15th century and has been used to describe an entryway that serves as a precursor to another, more significant space. Its usage has persisted throughout history, particularly in the context of grand estates and formal buildings where antechambers were essential elements for the organization of space and flow of guests. In many instances, antechambers were ornately decorated to impress visitors before they entered the main living or meeting areas.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,703, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.