nounπShareAn entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor."I had to wait in the lobby for hours before seeing the doctor."architecturebuildingareatoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat part of a hall of legislation not appropriated to the official use of the assembly."The students gathered in the lobby of the school before the assembly. "politicsgovernmentbuildingtoeicChat 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."politicsgovernmentorganizationgrouplawbusinesssocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA virtual area where players can chat and find opponents for a game."The online game's lobby was filled with students looking for other players to join their chess matches. "gameinternetcomputingtechnologycommunicationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn apartment or passageway in the fore part of an old-fashioned cabin under the quarter-deck."The captain's family used the lobby to store their extra supplies before embarking on the long voyage. "nauticalpartareabuildingtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA confined place for cattle, formed by hedges, trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard."The farmer led the cows into the lobby, a fenced-in area near the barn. "agricultureanimalenvironmentplacetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA margin along either side of the playing field in the sport of kabaddi."The kabaddi player ran quickly to the lobby on the left side of the field. "sportareatoeicChat 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."politicsgovernmentlawactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareScouse (from lobscouse)"My mam cooked us lobby for tea last night."foodculturelanguagetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading