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

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