De lobby
Example: We wachten in de lobby van het hotel op onze kamer.
Definition
"De lobby" refers to the entrance hall or waiting area of a hotel, restaurant, or similar establishment where guests can wait or relax before being attended to or moving to other parts of the building.
Etymology
The word "de lobby" originates from the English term 'lobby,' which itself comes from the Medieval Latin 'lobia,' meaning a covered walk or corridor. Did you know? The term was popularized in English through the architecture of public buildings, later adopted by other languages including Dutch for hospitality settings.
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"De lobby" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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