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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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Recent Examples of lobby
The harassment described in the second protective order, and also witnessed by McKinsey Glover, was said to have happened in the lobby area of the hotel, where other attendees would have seen Bush's alleged behavior.
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Guests can unwind by the pool, sip mint tea in the airy lobby, or dine on French-Algerian cuisine at one of the hotel’s three restaurants.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Post office counter service will be closed, but self-service kiosks in lobbies will be operating.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
One single occupancy, accessible restroom in the Music Theater lobby.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Guests can unwind by the pool, sip mint tea in the airy lobby, or dine on French-Algerian cuisine at one of the hotel’s three restaurants.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Post office counter service will be closed, but self-service kiosks in lobbies will be operating.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
One single occupancy, accessible restroom in the Music Theater lobby.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
Noun
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The interior features a two-story circular foyer, natural fireplace, and a primary suite with a marble bath, according to the listing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The large entry foyer is lined with wood wainscoting and set up as a study with a desk and a cozy armchair.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The prosecutors’ filing noted that Dugan’s lawyers have repeatedly argued that Flores-Ruiz and his attorney re-entered the public hallway near the entrance to Dugan’s courtroom — and were quickly spotted by federal agents.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The duo sat together in front of the hall as Donald Glover delivered their induction speech.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Just outside of Sacramento, California, on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base, the Aerospace Museum of California is home to a 40,000-square-foot exhibit hall and a four-acre outdoor Air Park.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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