Hotellobby

hotel lobby

noun hoh-TEL-lo-bee Rare

Origin: from English 'lobby'

Usage Note

Hotellobby is the entrance hall and reception area of a hotel. A common meeting point (Wir treffen uns in der Hotellobby); five-star hotels are known for their elaborately designed Lobbys.

Examples

"Sie wartete in der Hotellobby auf die Ankunft ihrer Freunde."

Natural Translation

She waited in the hotel lobby for her friends' arrival.

Literal Translation

She waited in the hotel lobby for the arrival of her friends.

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