lobbies
The plural of "lobby" is lobbies.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: lobbies.
Meaning: the entrance hall of a building, or a group that tries to influence politicians (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with lobbies: the lobbies are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: lobbies'.
How do you pronounce it?
lobby is pronounced /ˈlɒb.i/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: lobbies. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- The y changes to ies only after a consonant. After a vowel the y stays: days, keys, boys.
Examples in context
- The hotel has two lobbies.Singular: The hotel has one lobby.
- Powerful lobbies shape the law.Singular: A powerful lobby shapes the law.
