vestibule

• Substantiv, das eine große Eingangs- oder Empfangshalle bezeichnet, sowie verschiedene Körperhöhlen, die zu einer anderen Höhle führen, beispielsweise im Ohr oder in der Vagina.

A noun referring to a large entrance or reception room or area, or any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity, such as of the ear or vagina.

1. Entrance hall or lobbyB2formal

   A large entrance or reception room or area, typically found in a building.

   Vestibül

   • Guests gathered in the vestibule before entering the main hall.
   • The vestibule of the museum was decorated with marble columns.
   • She waited in the vestibule for the doors to open.

   Synonymeanteroomatriumentrance hallentrywayfoyerhalllobbyportico

2. Anatomical cavityC1formalmedical

   Any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity, such as in the ear or vagina.

   Anatomische Vorhof

   • The vestibule of the ear contains the organs of balance.
   • The vaginal vestibule is the area between the labia minora.
   • The nasal vestibule is the front part of the nasal cavity.