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lobby

/ˈlɒbi/

A lobby is a large room near the entrance of a building, like a hotel or theater, where people can wait or meet. It is the first area you enter and usually has a reception desk and seating.

例文

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1

I will meet you in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM.

I will meet you in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM.

2

Please wait in the main lobby until the receptionist calls your name.

Please wait in the main lobby until the receptionist calls your name.

3

Let's just sit in the lobby and use the free Wi-Fi.

Let's just sit in the lobby and use the free Wi-Fi.

語族

名詞
lobby
Verb
lobby
関連
lobbyist
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Lobby' as the place where you 'Look' for the 'Bell' to call the receptionist.

クイックテスト

When you arrive at the hotel, please wait for me in the ____.

正解!

正解は: lobby

例文

1

I will meet you in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM.

everyday

I will meet you in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM.

2

Please wait in the main lobby until the receptionist calls your name.

formal

Please wait in the main lobby until the receptionist calls your name.

3

Let's just sit in the lobby and use the free Wi-Fi.

informal

Let's just sit in the lobby and use the free Wi-Fi.

4

The grand lobby features architectural designs from the 19th century.

academic

The grand lobby features architectural designs from the 19th century.

5

Our client is waiting for you in the office lobby.

business

Our client is waiting for you in the office lobby.

語族

名詞
lobby
Verb
lobby
関連
lobbyist

よく使う組み合わせ

hotel lobby hotel lobby
main lobby main lobby
wait in the lobby wait in the lobby
spacious lobby spacious lobby
lobby floor lobby floor

よく使うフレーズ

meet in the lobby

meet in the lobby

lobby level

lobby level (often the ground floor)

the hotel lobby

the hotel lobby

よく混同される語

lobby vs hallway

A hallway is a narrow passage leading to rooms, whereas a lobby is a large entrance room.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used for large public or semi-public buildings. In the context of travel, it almost always refers to the ground floor entrance of a hotel.

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よくある間違い

Learners often call it a 'waiting room', but a lobby is specifically located at the building's entrance.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Lobby' as the place where you 'Look' for the 'Bell' to call the receptionist.

📖

語源

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'lobia', which meant a covered walk or portico.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: lobbies Used with the preposition 'in'
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文化的な背景

In many modern hotels, the lobby is designed as a social hub where guests work, drink coffee, and socialize.

クイックテスト

When you arrive at the hotel, please wait for me in the ____.

正解!

正解は: lobby

Travelの関連語

train

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A train is a connected series of vehicles that move along metal tracks to carry people or goods from one place to another. It usually consists of an engine and several carriages or wagons.

taxi

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A car with a driver that you pay to take you exactly where you want to go. It usually has a sign on top and a meter inside to calculate the cost of the trip.

subway

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A subway is an underground electric railway system used for transporting passengers in a city. It provides a fast way to travel long distances while avoiding street-level traffic.

bicycle

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A vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing pedals with your feet. It is a popular form of transportation for short distances and a common way to exercise.

motorcycle

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A motorcycle is a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by an engine. It is used for fast travel and usually carries one or two people.

backpack

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A bag with shoulder straps that allows you to carry items on your back, leaving your hands free. It is commonly used by students for school or by travelers and hikers to carry their belongings.

map

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A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.

passenger

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A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.

hostel

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A budget-friendly type of accommodation where guests usually rent a bed in a shared room (dormitory) and share common facilities like a kitchen or lounge. It is popular among students, backpackers, and young travelers looking for an affordable way to stay in a city.

reservation

A1

A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.

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