Definition: An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.

Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! You’ve got the dictionary right there, and it’s pointing to a word that can be a little tricky – “lobby.” It does mean an entryway, like where you wait for someone at a building, or a passageway leading somewhere new. Think of a grand hall, bright and bold! But "lobby" has another meaning, a bit more active and clever, you see. It’s not just about waiting in line, no sirree! Lobbying means trying to persuade people – politicians mostly, it's true – to support an idea or cause for you. It's like this: imagine a group wants a new park to be built. They might hire someone to talk to council members and explain why it’s so great. That person is lobbying ! They are trying to get those officials on their side. Think of it as a persuasive plea, a gentle nudge you see, To influence decisions for all to agree! Does that make a little more sense? Any questions before we move along?