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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 The opera house is worth a visit for its frescoed ceilings and wall paintings in the lobby area alone. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Richard Weitz, co-chairman of the WME group, is standing in the lobby of the agency’s new Beverly Hills headquarters on a recent afternoon. — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 The lobby is especially cozy, with a giant stone fireplace, unique antiques, stacks of books, and classic board games. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Inside, the vibes shifted to old New York grandeur as guests mingled and posed near the lobby. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lobby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
  1. foyer
  2. hallway
  3. hall
Noun
  • As with the entry foyer, multiple large windows effectively create a wall of glass overlooking the view, while sliding glass doors provide easy access to a rear deck that spans the rear of the home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The posts also included photos and video from the scene, which showcased a prominent hole in the ceiling along with dirt and debris scattered across the foyer’s historic red carpeting.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • Black soot coated the hallway’s linoleum tiles, so thick Susan Lukas could see her footprints.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The narrow hallways were constricted with people trying to escape the fire.
    — Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of hallway
Noun
  • When Reddick won the Daytona 500 in February, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell and chief operating officer Ben Kennedy were among the first to congratulate Jordan, the trio embracing in a hall outside Jordan’s suite.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The memorable costumes, codified in fashion history halls, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and their influence on modern fashion are the unmistakable legacy of Mackie, who died at age 87.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hall

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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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