vestibule
[ ves-tuh-byool ]
a passage, hall, or antechamber between the outer door and the interior parts of a house or building
USE 1
Upon entering the grand mansion, guests were greeted in a lavish vestibule adorned with marble floors and a sparkling chandelier.
USE 2
The vestibule of the old library served as a quiet space for students to prepare before stepping into the silence of the reading room.
USE 3
In winter, the heated vestibule provided a warm welcome to visitors, shedding their coats before entering the main hall.
