antichamber

/ˌæntiˈtʃæmbər/

Definitions

1. noun

A room or space that is adjacent to a larger room or chamber, often serving as a transitional or intermediate space.

“The guide led us through the grand hall and into the antechamber, where we prepared to enter the main exhibition.”

Synonyms

  • ante-chamber
  • vestibule

Antonyms

  • grand hall
  • main chamber