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anteroom

American  
[an-tee-room, -room] / ˈæn tiˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

  1. a room that admits to a larger room.

  2. a waiting room.

anteroom British  
/ -ˌrʊm, ˈæntɪˌruːm /

noun

  1. a room giving entrance to a larger room, often used as a waiting room

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Etymology

Origin of anteroom

First recorded in 1755–65; ante- + room

Example Sentences

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One space, the first floor anteroom, is lined with red and gold silk, with centuries-old paintings hanging on the walls and an elaborately decorative fireplace standing beside a huge floor-to-ceiling window.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

A spare anteroom, a desk, a red phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

The censure prevents Ms. Zephyr from being admitted to the House floor, anteroom or gallery.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2023

That was just the right amount of space for a receptionist’s anteroom and a windowed office.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Salvador grabbed Lupita by the wrist and pulled her out of the anteroom to the very edge of the dance floor.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

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