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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
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Recent Examples of lobby
The two stores have shared a common lobby entrance.
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The hotel's theme is discovering the unknown, which is displayed in the lobby and the rooms with artful decorations.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
All visitors are welcome to drop in on these tours, which meet in the museum lobby.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Tupac had previously been shot in the lobby of a Manhattan recording studio in late 1994, ostensibly during a jewelry robbery.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The hotel's theme is discovering the unknown, which is displayed in the lobby and the rooms with artful decorations.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
All visitors are welcome to drop in on these tours, which meet in the museum lobby.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Tupac had previously been shot in the lobby of a Manhattan recording studio in late 1994, ostensibly during a jewelry robbery.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lobby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
Noun
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Oak floors and intricate paneling throughout the residence start in the foyer, where a central staircase leads to the upper-floor bedroom.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
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Behind the front door is a foyer, added in a recent renovation, and straight ahead is the combined living and dining area, where the ceilings are wood paneled and a Scandinavian-style gas stove sits before windows overlooking the deck.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ideas are shared in hallway conversations, buried in meeting notes, or remain locked in the minds of a few senior leaders.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The couple walked out to the hallway together during a break, each holding one of their sons.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Murkowski said the concerns at the town hall ranged from the impact on preparedness for wildland fires to staffing national parks to the ruthless treatment of employees.—
Caitlin Huey-Burns,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2025
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So all the talk in the halls of the castle comes down to Danielle or Carolyn — and both are just waiting for the all-clear to pounce on the other.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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