lobby

noun

ˈlä-bē How to pronounce lobby (audio)
Definition of lobbynext
1
as in foyer
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior our tour group met downstairs in the lobby of the hotel before going out to dinner

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2
as in hallway
the entrance room of a building the ticket booth is located in the theater's outer lobby

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Recent Examples of lobby After his furious testimony and sharp elbows with Davis’ defense, James McDonald waited in the lobby of the 16-story courthouse for another encounter with Sanft. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Mingle with other outdoor enthusiasts around the communal fire pit, at the lobby wine bar, or in the free arcade. — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Inside, the ownership group is renovating the lobby area along with the Palm Terrace and the historic Hedley Club, according to Curtis. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 For now, Khalil lives in Brooklyn, not far from Prospect Park, in a building with tall vases of flowers and soothing music in the lobby. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lobby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
  1. foyer
  2. hallway
  3. hall
Noun
  • On the main level, an entry vestibule and a foyer flow into formal living and dining areas.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This entry foyer also reflects the care in design and construction seen throughout the house with its crown molding and arched portal that leads to the family room and kitchen.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • The impact of hospital boarding Moore said patients are often found in hallways because there is not enough space due to boarding issues.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But in a more personal sense, autumn evokes a nostalgia for back to school shopping and styling outfits as if the hallways were a catwalk.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of hallway
Noun
  • Nearly one in three adults used a public library service in 2023–24, while 21,000 community centers and halls host everything from childcare and exercise classes to adult advice services.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The hundreds of thousands of AI servers that fill the cavernous halls of data centers from Virginia to Germany are a testament to the deep interdependence of the industry.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hall

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