lobbies

Meanings

• A large open area in a building, typically used for social gatherings, meetings, or other activities.

  - "The lobby of the hotel was filled with people."
  - "The company's lobby was the scene of a heated protest."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lobbies
lumber , number , summer , wimmer

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Homophones

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1. Lobbyist () :
   

2. Lobby () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of lobbies that leads to same result
lobbies , lobby , lobbied , lobbyer , lobbyers , lobbying , lobbyism , lobbyisms

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle forms of the verb 'lobby' are 'lobbied' and 'lobbied' respectively.

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Etymology

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Originally, a lobby was a large open space in a castle or fortress, used as a refuge or waiting room for travellers and visitors.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'lobbyist' originated in the United States Congress in the late 1800s? The term was derived from the practice of lobbyists waiting in the 'lobby' of the Capitol Building to speak with their legislators about various issues and causes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Legislative lobbying: The process of attempting to influence the actions or decisions of legislative bodies, such as Congress or a state legislature, through the use of lobbyists or other forms of advocacy.

2. Executive lobbying: The process of attempting to influence the actions or decisions of executive branch officials, such as the President, Cabinet members, or other high-ranking officials, through the use of lobbyists or other forms of advocacy.

3. Judicial lobbying: The process of attempting to influence the actions or decisions of judicial branch officials, such as judges or justices, through the use of lobbyists or other forms of advocacy.

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Culture

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In popular culture, lobbies are often depicted as grand and ornate spaces, filled with plush seating, large chandeliers, and ornate decorative elements. They are often used as backdrops for important scenes in movies, television shows, and other forms of media.

How to Memorize "lobbies"

1. mnemonic
   

   - To remember the definition of a 'lobby', you can use the mnemonic 'Large Open Space Where People Wait'. This phrase helps you remember that a 'lobby' is a large open space where people wait for various reasons, such as to speak with their legislators, to attend a social gathering, or to conduct business transactions.

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