Loaby

Loaby

LO-bee ˈloːbi
Noun

Hallway, lobby, passageway.

Example Sentences

"Wait in the loaby."
"The loaby needs painting."

Etymology & History

Scottish pronunciation of "lobby," meaning entrance hall or corridor. The added "a" sound is typical of Scots pronunciation.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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