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Lobby

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlɒbi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlɑːbi/"]/

Meaning of Lobby

a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait

In simple words: A large waiting area in a building, often near the entrance.

Lobby in a sentence

• a hotel lobby
• He was waiting for me in the lobby of the hotel.
• The **gun lobby** is/are against any change in the law.
• organized opposition from the business lobby
• a recent lobby of Parliament by nurses
• Many groups have together mounted a lobby against cuts in hospitals.
• Residents have organized a lobby for improved local facilities.

How to use Lobby

Used mainly when referring to public spaces in buildings like hotels or offices. In a political context, it means to try to persuade lawmakers.

Grammar pattern

lobby + object (e.g., lobby a bill)

Memory hint

Think of a 'lobby' as a 'large open waiting area,' where people can chat before their appointments.

Related words

Collocations with Lobby

• powerful
• strong
• anti-abortion
• form
• organize
• group
• organization
• lobby against
• lobby for

Synonyms for Lobby

• pressure group

Opposites of Lobby

• backroom
• private area

Common mistakes with Lobby

• Confused with 'lobby' (waiting area) vs 'lobbying' (political persuasion)
• 'Lobby' used incorrectly in singular form without context (e.g., referring to multiple areas)
• Using 'lobby' as a verb without proper context (e.g., confusing with 'lobbing')

Frequently asked questions about Lobby

What does Lobby mean?

A large waiting area in a building, often near the entrance.

What is the definition of Lobby?

a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait

How do you use Lobby in a sentence?

a hotel lobby

Can you give another example of Lobby?

He was waiting for me in the lobby of the hotel.

What are synonyms for Lobby?

Common alternatives include pressure group.

What is the opposite of Lobby?

Opposite meanings include backroom, private area.

What words go with Lobby?

It commonly pairs with powerful, strong, anti-abortion, form, organize, group, organization, lobby against, lobby for.

What are common mistakes when using Lobby?

Confused with 'lobby' (waiting area) vs 'lobbying' (political persuasion) 'Lobby' used incorrectly in singular form without context (e.g., referring to multiple areas) Using 'lobby' as a verb without proper context (e.g., confusing with 'lobbing')

How do you pronounce Lobby?

US: /["/ˈlɑːbi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɒbi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lobby?

Used mainly when referring to public spaces in buildings like hotels or offices. In a political context, it means to try to persuade lawmakers.

What CEFR level is Lobby?

"Lobby" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.