vestibule
noun[C]
uk/ˈves.tɪ.bjuːl/us/ˈves.tə.bjuːl/formal
asmallroomjust inside theouterdoorof apublicbuildingwhere you canleaveyourcoat, etc.:
(搁放外套等的)门厅I'llwaitfor you in the vestibule.我会在门厅等你。
US
asmallclosedareaon thefrontof ahouse
(房屋的)前厅,门廊Synonym
porchUS
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medicalspecialized
anemptyspacein thebodythat is anentranceto apassageor anotherspace:
(身体部位)前庭thenasalvestibule鼻前庭
Parts of buildings: rooms
- antechamber
- anteroom
- atelier
- attic
- ballroom
- efficiency room
- en suite
- eyrie
- family room
- form room
- meat locker
- multi-chambered
- multi-room
- observation lounge
- panic room
- playroom
- waiting room
- wet room
- workroom
- workshop
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Parts of buildings: passages & entrance areas
Substances & structures in the body