nounπShareAn entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor."I had to wait in the lobby for hours before seeing the doctor."architecturebuildingpropertyareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat part of a hall of legislation not appropriated to the official use of the assembly.""While senators debated inside the main chamber, journalists waited for updates in the lobbies outside." "politicsgovernmentbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA class or group of people who try to influence public officials; collectively, lobbyists."The influence of the tobacco lobby has decreased considerably in the US."politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA virtual area where players can chat and find opponents for a game.""After school, the friends met in the game's lobbies to form a team and play together." "computinggameinternettechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn apartment or passageway in the fore part of an old-fashioned cabin under the quarter-deck."The captain's quarters had a small, dark lobby leading to the deck. "nauticalarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA confined place for cattle, formed by hedges, trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard."The farmer built two lobbies near the barn to keep the cows separated by age and breed. "agricultureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA margin along either side of the playing field in the sport of kabaddi."The players ran quickly to the lobbies on either side of the field before the next kabaddi match. "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause."For years, pro-life groups have continued to lobby hard for restrictions on abortion."politicsgovernmentlawactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stew resembling scouse, using corned beef or tinned stewing steak."My grandmother always made delicious lobbies with corned beef and potatoes on cold winter nights. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
