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Anteroom: meaning, definitions and examples

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anteroom

 

[ ˈæn.tə.ruːm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waiting area

An anteroom is a small room or space that serves as an entrance or waiting area to a larger room or hall. It often acts as a buffer zone, providing a transition between different areas within a building or structure. An anteroom may be found in various settings, including homes, offices, and public buildings, where it allows people to gather or wait before entering a more significant space. This area typically features seating and decorative elements to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Synonyms

entrance hall, lobby, vestibule, waiting room

Examples of usage

  • Guests waited in the anteroom before being called in.
  • The anteroom was elegantly decorated with art pieces.
  • He paced nervously in the anteroom before the interview.
  • The anteroom provided a quiet space for conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "anteroom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antecâmara

🇮🇳 पूर्व कक्ष

🇩🇪 Vorfraum

🇮🇩 ruang tunggu

🇺🇦 антекамера

🇵🇱 przedsionek

🇯🇵 前室

🇫🇷 antichambre

🇪🇸 antecámara

🇹🇷 ön odası

🇰🇷 전실

🇸🇦 غرفة انتظار

🇨🇿 předsíň

🇸🇰 predsieň

🇨🇳 前厅

🇸🇮 predprostor

🇮🇸 forstofu

🇰🇿 алдынғы бөлме

🇬🇪 წინა ოთახი

🇦🇿 ön otaq

🇲🇽 antecámara

Etymology

The term 'anteroom' originates from the Latin word 'antecamera', which means a room before (ante- meaning 'before' and camera meaning 'chamber'). The usage of the word evolved in Middle English to denote a space that serves as a transition or waiting area. Anterooms have been a common architectural feature throughout history, often found in palaces, government buildings, and private residences, where they function to accommodate visitors before entering a more significant space. As society and architecture developed, the concept of the anteroom remained relevant, adapting to varying styles and functions within different cultures and time periods. Today, anterooms are still relevant in modern design, emphasizing usability and aesthetic appeal.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,135, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.