Synonyms of lobby

lobby

noun

ˈlä-bē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foyer
• hall
• hallway
• corridor
• concourse
• entry
• vestibule
• gallery
• passageway
• entryway
• entranceway
• chamber
• anteroom
• waiting room
• antechamber

2

as in hallway

the entrance room of a building

the ticket booth is located in the theater's outer lobby

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foyer
• hallway
• vestibule
• entry
• hall
• lounge
• doorway
• entryway
• entranceway
• door
• entrance
• anteroom
• portal
• waiting room
• antechamber
• threshold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lobby

Staff members quickly responded to the situation and students were evacuated to the school's main lobby and outside. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

In the lobby of the building, a fist fight broke out between two women, WMC reported. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Guests bypass the bustle of the resort with discreet check-in, followed by direct access to their accommodations through a dedicated entrance and lobby. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

But many agreements need to be ratified in each country, leaving them at the mercy of domestic lobbies, from farmers to automakers, which seek to protect their markets at the expense of the continent’s collective interest. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026