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vestibule

/ˈvɛst.ɪˌbjuːl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A vestibule is an enclosed space or room serving as an entrance to a larger room or building.

    - "The vestibule of the church was filled with people waiting for the service to begin."
    - "The lobby of the theater is referred to as the vestibule."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with vestibule
rebuke , muse , abuse , juke , rue , muse , bruise , sue , muse , cue
Variants
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Etymology
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From the Latin word 'vestibulum', meaning 'entrance hall, porch, or lobby'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'vestibule' comes from the Latin word 'vestibulum', which means 'clothing room'. In ancient Rome, the vestibule was where people would put on their togas before entering public buildings.

  2. The term 'vestibule' is also used in anatomy to describe the space between the external ear and the eardrum.


Related Concepts
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  1. Foyer: A foyer is a similar space found in some homes, often used as a gathering place or to remove shoes and coats before entering the main living areas.


Culture
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In ancient Rome, the vestibule was an important part of a house, often decorated with mosaics or frescoes and used to receive guests. In literature, the vestibule is sometimes used metaphorically to represent a threshold or a place of transition.

How to Memorize "vestibule"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, open room with a smaller, enclosed space at the entrance. This smaller space is the vestibule.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'vestibule' with the word 'entrance' or 'lobby'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'vestibule' in context, such as 'The vestibule of the temple was filled with incense and candles.'


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