Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Antechamber

//ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bɚ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.

    "Who knows. Perhaps the Ark is still waiting in some antechamber for us to discover. Perhaps there's some vital bit of evidence which eludes us. Perhaps…"

  2. 2
    a large entrance or reception room or area wordnet
  3. 3
    The space immediately below the guard cells of a stoma.

Etymology

From Middle French antichambre, with remodelling after ante- and chamber. By surface analysis, ante- + chamber.

See also for "antechamber"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: antechamber