as in antechamber
a small room that is connected to a larger room and used as a place for people to wait before going into the larger room
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Recent Examples of anteroom
In the main building, a young monk from Syria named Seraphim escorted us into an anteroom with a magnificent view over the sea.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
After Kennedy was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital, MacNeil managed to commandeer one of two pay phones in an anteroom and fed NBC anchormen Chet Huntley and David Brinkley updates all day.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
That was just the right amount of space for a receptionist’s anteroom and a windowed office.
—Larry Buchanan, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2023
His own dwelling is modest, and—characteristic of old Russian manners—entered through an anteroom in which maids see to their needlework.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
After Kennedy was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital, MacNeil managed to commandeer one of two pay phones in an anteroom and fed NBC anchormen Chet Huntley and David Brinkley updates all day.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
That was just the right amount of space for a receptionist’s anteroom and a windowed office.
—Larry Buchanan, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2023
His own dwelling is modest, and—characteristic of old Russian manners—entered through an anteroom in which maids see to their needlework.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for anteroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anteroom
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But for the sake of social history, Miss Manners will try: Boudoir: a bedroom, or antechamber to one, where a lady receives her intimates.Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2024
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The larynx functions like an antechamber to the windpipe, or trachea, with a flap of tissue called the epiglottis keeping food and drink from falling down the windpipe.Kate Golembiewski, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
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The pair made the most of the Sunshine State — first, by installing a courtyard that will be used for outdoor experiences, and a mini Sol’s, a cocktail bar and lounge named after Sweeney’s late father-in-law, Sol Kerzner.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Most unusual feature: A second salon on the lower deck with a balcony that owners can choose to use as a gym, spa, cinema, or lounge.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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The enormous vestibule is another 90 square feet, which is big enough to fit multiple mountain bikes.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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There’s also a street-side three-car garage with a vestibule where an elevator and stairway travel to the house and entry courtyard below.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Laine’s words made it down the hallway to the Blue Jackets dressing room and eventually up to the suite level, where the Blue Jackets front office is housed.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Down the hallway, a Chinese family — one of only a handful in a shelter dominated by Spanish speakers — turned their compact quarters into a colorful home.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the opening of the clip, a 21-year-old Underwood is sitting in the waiting room before her audition.Daniela Avila, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hardly anyone likes going through the hassle of scheduling and traveling to a doctor’s appointment, and then having to spend more time in the waiting room, often all for a perfunctory visit with a physician.Andrea Klemes, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Anteroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anteroom. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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