antechapel
/ˈæntiˌtʃæpəl/
noun
- A room or area at the entrance of a chapel, often used as a waiting or gathering space.
- A small antechapel provided a quiet place for reflection before entering the main worship area.
- The wedding guests assembled in the antechapel before the ceremony began.
- The college chapel has a beautiful antechapel with stained glass windows.