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Added 9 October 2026

antechamber

/ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about antechamber at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A large entrance or reception room or area.

Origin

From Middle French antichambre, with remodelling after ante- and chamber. By surface analysis, ante- + chamber.

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