vestibules
nounUK /ˈvɛstɪbjuːlz/
US /ˈvɛstɪbjuːlz/
Vestibules are small rooms or spaces you walk through to get into a bigger room or building.
We waited in the vestibules of the theater before the show started.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Small body parts shaped like a cavity or chamber, such as the inner ear or mouth area.
The doctor explained how the vestibules of the inner ear help with balance.
3. Enclosed spaces at the front of a train car that connect to other cars.
Passengers stood in the vestibules between the train cars.
4. Open areas at the end of a Roman house or in front of a temple.
The ancient Roman house had a vestibule where guests were greeted.