Synonyms for lobby
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : lob-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɒb i |
Top 10 synonyms for lobby Other synonyms for the word lobby
- advance
- affect
- alter
- antechamber
- bill
- billboard
- boost
- bring pressure to bear
- build up
- change
- drum
- exert influence
- further
- gateway
- hard sell
- high pressure
- hype
- induce
- influence
- make a pitch for
- modify
- passage
- passageway
- pitch
- plug
- pressure
- procure
- promote
- pull strings
- push
- put pressure on
- request
- sell
- sell on
- soft-sell
- soft-soap
- solicit
- solicit votes
- splash
- spot
- sway
- sweet-talk
- thump
- urge
- vestibule
- waiting room
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for lobby
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