Word of the Day: VESTIBULE
Antechamber or entryway
vestibule (noun) - a small room or passage between the outer and interior door of a building; a canal or cavity that opens as an entrance of some other body part [ves-tuh-byool]
BREAKDOWN: VEST- (to dress) + -BULUM (place)
vestibular means of or pertaining to the sensory system in the inner ear that controls balance, spatial orientation, and eye movement
“Our lives are like a house. Some people are allowed on the lawn, some onto the porch, some get into the vestibule or kitchen. The better friends are invited deeper into our home, into our living room.” —Louise Penny
[Fun Word Friday introduces more advanced or technical words that are based on word roots. Yes, these words may still be tested on standardized exams. Try to use this word in a sentence today!]