front of house

British

noun

the areas of a theatre, opera house, etc, used by the audience

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front of house

Mortgage rates jumped to a new high for the year, putting another hurdle in front of house hunters eager to buy.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

There is a front of house and a back of house.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

The club's top brass were in attendance for the conclusion – whatever it held – with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham front of house and sporting director Johan Lange sitting just behind.

From BBC ● May 24, 2026

You’re learning how to navigate your staff, front of house, back of house, in the kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026

"Musket all 'tack up in front of house," said Up-na-tan.

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