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lobbies
1
the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.
A lobby is the entrance area or waiting space inside a building, usually near the front doors. It often serves as a transitional space between the outside and the rest of the building. Lobbies are commonly found in places like hotels, offices, and apartment buildings. They can be furnished with chairs, tables, and sometimes decorative features like plants or artwork. This area is used for receiving visitors, waiting, or accessing other rooms in the building, such as elevators or staircases.
- Guests gathered in the hotel lobby, waiting for the shuttle to the airport.
- The spacious lobby of the theater buzzed with excitement before the show.
- She sat in the lobby, sipping her coffee and watching people come and go.
- The lobby of the office building featured modern art installations and comfortable seating areas.
- The hotel's grand lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers.
2
an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws
- The environmental lobby group lobbied lawmakers to pass stricter regulations on carbon emissions.
- The healthcare lobby exerted pressure on Congress to expand access to affordable healthcare for all citizens.
- Lobby groups representing the tech industry advocated for policies favorable to innovation and digital privacy.
- Lobbies for agricultural interests argued for subsidies and trade policies that support farmers and ranchers.
- The gun rights lobby mobilized its members to oppose proposed gun control legislation through grassroots campaigns and lobbying efforts.