Antechamber
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antechamber is a noun meaning A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.
Meaning
A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.
More Meanings
- (botany) The space immediately below the guard cells of a stoma.
Example Sentences
"This is merely the antechamber, the entrance hall," said Dumbledore after a moment or two.
Who knows. Perhaps the Ark is still waiting in some antechamber for us to discover. Perhaps there's some vital bit of evidence which eludes us. Perhaps…
Word Forms
- antechambers
- antichamber
Synonyms for antechamber
Depending on context, synonyms include anteroom, foreroom, vestibule, foyer, lobby, hall.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lobby, anteroom, foyer, vestibule, hall, precursor.
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