Definition

A room that is located before another room, usually serving as a waiting area or entrance.

Example

She sat in the anteroom, waiting for her appointment to begin.

Conversation

Have you ever waited in that anteroom at the doctor's office?

Yeah, it’s always so uncomfortable in there.

Right? I just wish they had better magazines in the anteroom.

Totally! It would make the wait a lot less boring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anteroom → It is formed from "ante-" (meaning before) and "room" (from Old French *rom*, meaning a space or area). The word "anteroom" refers to a room that is situated before another room, typically serving as a waiting area.

Memory Tip

Think of a space that is 'before' another room — 'ante-' means before, and 'room' refers to a space. An anteroom is a room that comes before another.

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