Antonyms for lobby

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : lob-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɒb i

Definition of lobby

Origin : 1530s, "cloister, covered walk," from Medieval Latin laubia, lobia "covered walk in a monastery," from a Germanic source (cf. Old High German louba "hall, roof;" see lodge (n.)). Meaning "large entrance hall in a public building" is from 1590s. Political sense of "those who seek to influence legislation" is attested by 1790s in American English, in reference to the custom of influence-seekers gathering in large entrance-halls outside legislative chambers.

noun entrance hall
verb press for political action

Example sentences :

Before we reached the lobby, John came from somewhere, hurrying towards us.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

It was like—why, it was like selling eggs in the lobby of the Hotel International!
Extract from : « Made in Tanganyika » by Carl Richard Jacobi

And Mr. Lavender found himself, with Mr. Crackamup, in the lobby.
Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy

The clerk nodded, then saw the doctor coming through the lobby.
Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks

She went quickly downstairs in the elevator, and repaired to a booth in the lobby.
Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks

He rushed to the elevator and made his way to the lobby with all speed.
Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks

Their first warning came when a small object was tossed into the lobby.
Extract from : « The End of Time » by Wallace West

My past connection, my opposition to the lobby, even my digging maybe.
Extract from : « We're Friends, Now » by Henry Hasse

Then he extinguished the light and made his way downstairs and out the lobby into the street.
Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts

In the lobby of the hotel a reporter came quickly up to them.
Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates

Synonyms for lobby

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