foreroom

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English foreroum, for-rom. By surface analysis, fore- +‎ room. === Noun === foreroom (plural forerooms) A room near the entrance of a building. Synonym: front room (broad sense) Antonyms: backroom, back room Such a room that serves as an entryway, initial reception area, or waiting room. Synonyms: anteroom, antechamber Near-synonym: foyer 1978, Arctic Anthropology volume xv, number 1, 1978: Further up there are two summer rooms, a foreroom, and a kitchen. (sometimes) A living room or similar room in such position that is used for entertaining guests or for special occasions. Synonym: front room (narrow sense) Antonyms: backroom, back room Coordinate terms: anteroom, antechamber; parlour, parlor, sitting room, drawing room; front porch ==== Related terms ====