Lobby

usgb/ˈlɑːbi/
noun

A big room or space in a building's entrance, often used for waiting or resting.

She was waiting for me in the hotel lobby
Visual representation of "lobby" - A big room or space in a building's entrance, often used for waiting or resting

Often appears as...

  • hotel lobby
  • entrance lobby
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Visual representation of "lobby"
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Architectural Context

The term 'lobby' is often used in relation to buildings such as hotels, theaters, or public buildings, indicating a communal space.

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Meet me in the theater lobby before the show.
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Neutral Ground

'Lobby' does not suggest any emotional atmosphere; it's simply a practical space within a structure.

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Information can be found at the reception desk in the lobby.
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Public Waiting

Use 'lobby' when referring to a place for people to sit or wait, typically furnished with seats and informational brochures.

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The lobby was full of people waiting for the conference to start.
Visual representation of the word "Lobby"

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