foyer

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɪeɪ/

noun

  • an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theatre: the foyer of the concert hall
  • North American an entrance hall in a house or flat.

Origin:

late 18th century (denoting the centre of attention or activity): from French, 'hearth, home', based on Latin focus 'domestic hearth'

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The ending of foyer is spelled -yer; it is a French word.