antechamber
Translation
antechamber, waiting room
Examples
They waited in the antechamber before the meeting.
They waited in the antechamber before the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((an antechamber)) a small room leading to a main one They waited in the antechamber.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waiting room, lobby, foyer, vestibule
Etymology
From Latin 'ante' (before) + 'camera' (chamber). Literally a 'before-room'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the room you wait in 'ante' (before) you enter the main 'chamber'.