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Antechambers

Description:

Antechambers, also known as anterooms, are small rooms that serve as entryways or waiting areas leading to a larger space or a main room. They are typically located near the entrance of a building or a house and act as a transitional space between the outside and the interior. Antechambers often feature a vestibule, seating arrangements, and decorations that reflect the style and purpose of the main room they lead to.

Examples:

As a Noun - Architecture:

• The grand palace had multiple antechambers, each more opulent than the last.
• The antechamber of the art gallery displayed smaller paintings as a glimpse of what was inside.

As a Noun - Figurative:

• The book's introduction serves as an antechamber, providing a preview of the author's writing style.
• The waiting room in the hospital acted as an antechamber before patients could see the doctor.

As a Verb:

• The guests were antechambered in the entrance hall before being escorted to the banquet hall.
• They decided to antechamber the visitors in a separate room to maintain their privacy.

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