Vestibule

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛstɪbjuːl/

Definitions of vestibule

noun an enclosed entrance or passage between the front door and the interior of a building

Example Sentences

A1 The vestibule of the building was small and cozy.

A2 We waited in the vestibule for our tour to begin.

B1 The vestibule was decorated with beautiful artwork and plants.

B2 The grand vestibule led into the impressive ballroom of the palace.

C1 The vestibule was adorned with intricate carvings and marble floors.

C2 The vestibule served as a grand entrance to the historic cathedral.

Examples of vestibule in a Sentence

formal The guests were greeted in the vestibule before entering the main hall.

informal Let's wait in the vestibule until everyone arrives.

slang I heard there's a secret passage in the vestibule that leads to the basement.

figurative His mind felt like a cluttered vestibule, filled with thoughts waiting to be sorted out.

Grammatical Forms of vestibule

• plural: vestibules
• comparative: more vestibule
• superlative: most vestibule
• present tense: vestibule
• future tense: will vestibule
• perfect tense: have vestibuled
• continuous tense: is vestibuling
• singular: vestibule
• positive degree: vestibule
• infinitive: to vestibule
• gerund: vestibuling
• participle: vestibuled

Origin and Evolution of vestibule

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vestibule' originated from the Latin word 'vestibulum', which referred to the entrance hall or passage leading to a building.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'vestibule' expanded to include any small entrance hall or lobby, typically found at the entrance of a building or structure.