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Synonyms for lobby

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

3. Paddock — A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges, trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard

paddock, cowyard

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A confined place for cattle, formed by hedges, trees, or other fencing, near the farmyard.

    Near-synonyms: cowyard, paddock

  2. n. 2

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

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

  3. n. 3

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

Related words

Phrases
lobby group

Forms

Plural
lobbies → halls, foyers, vestibules, ante-rooms…

Example sentences

  • hall I saw a gangster lying in the light from the hall.
  • foyer Let's meet in the foyer of the Imperial Hotel at 6.30 p.m.
  • vestibule You can pass from one train car to another through the vestibule.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
lobbyrising
hallrising
foyerrising
vestibulesteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
hall1
5 letters
foyer2
7 letters
paddock2, cowyard
9 letters
vestibule3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (foyer2 = 2 syllables).