vestibule

[ ves-tuh-byool ]

/ ˈvɛs təˌbyul /

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noun

a passage, hall, or antechamber between the outer door and the interior parts of a house or building.

Railroads. an enclosed space at the end of a passenger car, serving as a sheltered entrance to the car from another car or from outside the train.

Anatomy, Zoology. any of various cavities or hollows regarded as forming an approach or entrance to another cavity or space, as that of the internal ear.

verb (used with object), ves·ti·buled, ves·ti·bul·ing.

to provide with a vestibule.

Origin of vestibule

First recorded in 1615–25, vestibule is from the Latin word vestibulum forecourt, entrance

Words nearby vestibule

vestibular nucleus, vestibular nystagmus, vestibular organ, vestibular system, vestibular vein, vestibule, vestibule of mouth, vestibule of nose, vestibule of vagina, vestibule school, vestibulo-

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Example sentences from the Web for vestibule

Sophia had to force her way inside the vestibule, because Kitty was now laying inside the doorway, her body up against the door, and she cradled Kitty.
5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Ep. 334 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|January 9, 2020|Freakonomics
Hamdi Effendi, having anticipated our intention, cut off our retreat in the vestibule.
The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne|William J. Locke
She let her stand in the vestibule and went back to the foot of a staircase.
Love Stories|Mary Roberts Rinehart
This is the most ancient Christian catacomb, as may be seen from the paintings and brickwork of the vestibule.
Rambles in Rome|S. Russell Forbes

The room of which I have spoken was reached by a great staircase entered through a vestibule of columns.
My Recollections|Jules Massenet
Fragments of a conversation, heard by Captain Cy as they emerged into the vestibule, had momentous consequences.
Cy Whittaker's Place|Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for vestibule

vestibule

/ (ˈvɛstɪˌbjuːl) /

noun

a small entrance hall or anteroom; lobby

any small bodily cavity or space at the entrance to a passage or canal

Derived forms of vestibule

vestibular (vɛˈstɪbjʊlə), adjective

Word Origin for vestibule

C17: from Latin vestibulum

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Medical definitions for vestibule

vestibule

[ vĕs′tə-byōōl′ ]

n.

A cavity, chamber, or channel that leads to or is an entrance to another cavity, especially that of the ear.

Scientific definitions for vestibule

vestibule

[ vĕs′tə-byōōl′ ]

An oval cavity in the inner ear that together with the semicircular canals makes up the organ that maintains equilibrium in vertebrates.

单词	vestibule
释义	vestibule [ ves-tuh-byool ] / ˈvɛs təˌbyul / SEE SYNONYMS FOR vestibule ON THESAURUS.COM noun a passage, hall, or antechamber between the outer door and the interior parts of a house or building. Railroads. an enclosed space at the end of a passenger car, serving as a sheltered entrance to the car from another car or from outside the train. Anatomy, Zoology. any of various cavities or hollows regarded as forming an approach or entrance to another cavity or space, as that of the internal ear. verb (used with object), ves·ti·buled, ves·ti·bul·ing. to provide with a vestibule. Origin of vestibule First recorded in 1615–25, vestibule is from the Latin word vestibulum forecourt, entrance Words nearby vestibule vestibular nucleus, vestibular nystagmus, vestibular organ, vestibular system, vestibular vein, vestibule, vestibule of mouth, vestibule of nose, vestibule of vagina, vestibule school, vestibulo- Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for vestibule Sophia had to force her way inside the vestibule, because Kitty was now laying inside the doorway, her body up against the door, and she cradled Kitty. 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Ep. 334 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|January 9, 2020\|Freakonomics Hamdi Effendi, having anticipated our intention, cut off our retreat in the vestibule. The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne\|William J. Locke She let her stand in the vestibule and went back to the foot of a staircase. Love Stories\|Mary Roberts Rinehart This is the most ancient Christian catacomb, as may be seen from the paintings and brickwork of the vestibule. Rambles in Rome\|S. Russell Forbes The room of which I have spoken was reached by a great staircase entered through a vestibule of columns. My Recollections\|Jules Massenet Fragments of a conversation, heard by Captain Cy as they emerged into the vestibule, had momentous consequences. Cy Whittaker's Place\|Joseph C. Lincoln British Dictionary definitions for vestibule vestibule / (ˈvɛstɪˌbjuːl) / noun a small entrance hall or anteroom; lobby any small bodily cavity or space at the entrance to a passage or canal Derived forms of vestibule vestibular (vɛˈstɪbjʊlə), adjective Word Origin for vestibule C17: from Latin vestibulum Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to vestibule hallway, foyer, porch, doorway, entrance, portico, entryway, lobby, portal, entry, gateway, hall, narthex, anteroom, antechamber Medical definitions for vestibule vestibule [ vĕs′tə-byōōl′ ] n. A cavity, chamber, or channel that leads to or is an entrance to another cavity, especially that of the ear. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for vestibule vestibule [ vĕs′tə-byōōl′ ] An oval cavity in the inner ear that together with the semicircular canals makes up the organ that maintains equilibrium in vertebrates. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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vestibule

noun

verb (used with object), ves·ti·buled, ves·ti·bul·ing.

Origin of vestibule

Words nearby vestibule

Example sentences from the Web for vestibule

British Dictionary definitions for vestibule

noun

Derived forms of vestibule

Word Origin for vestibule

Words related to vestibule

Medical definitions for vestibule

n.

Scientific definitions for vestibule