English · Word Candidate

lobby

/ˈlɒb.i/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lobbies · lobbying · lobbied

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.

Noun

I had to wait in the lobby for hours before seeing the doctor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

That part of a hall of legislation not appropriated to the official use of the assembly.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.

Verb

For years, pro-life groups have continued to lobby hard for restrictions on abortion.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

lobscouse

Noun

My mam cooked us lobby for tea last night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “lobby” mean?

An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.

Is “lobby” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.