lobby

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-plan area in a public building, especially a hotel or office, where people can wait or gather.

• noun

  A group of people seeking to influence decisions or policy in an organization, especially a legislative body.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lobby
robby , cobby , lobbyist , dobby

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Variants

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lobbies , lobby , lobbied , lobbyer , lobbyers , lobbying , lobbyism , lobbyisms

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Etymology

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From Middle English lobb(e), probably an alteration of lobbe 'hollow', from Old English hloban 'to hollow out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lobby' comes from the Middle English word 'lobb(e)', which means 'hollow'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'lobby' in the sense of a group seeking to influence decisions dates back to the late 1600s.

3. The largest lobby in the world is the Atrium of the Capitol in Washington D.C., which covers over 27 acres.

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Related Concepts

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1. lobbying: The act of attempting to influence decisions made by an organization, especially a legislative body.

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Culture

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In literature, the lobby is often depicted as a place of waiting, anticipation, and potential for encounter or interaction. In art, lobbies are frequently depicted in architectural renderings and photographs. In music, the term 'lobby' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a gathering place or meeting place.

How to Memorize "lobby"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large open room with comfortable seating and a grand entrance. Picture yourself waiting in a lobby of a hotel or an office building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lobby' with the idea of a gathering place or a waiting room.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'lobby' with 'large open space for waiting'.

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