antechamber
Translation
antechamber, anteroom
Examples
They waited in the antechamber before the meeting.
They waited in the antechamber before the meeting.
The antechamber led to the main hall.
The antechamber led to the main hall.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) an antechamber to a place The small room was an antechamber to the library.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anteroom, lobby, foyer, vestibule
Etymology
From 'ante-' (before) + 'chamber' (room). It literally means 'a room before' the main one.
Memory Tips
Picture a chamber (room) that comes 'ante' (before) the king's throne room.