Hall of Fame

noun phrase

1

: a structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals usually chosen by a group of electors

2

: a group of individuals in a particular category (such as a sport) who have been selected as particularly illustrious

Hall of Famer

-ˈfā-mər 

noun phrase

Examples of Hall of Fame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the opening game of Friday’s Hall of Fame Series doubleheader, the Intuit Dome was far from filled for a 4:30 p.m. tip-off, but USC brought the energy. —Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 15 Nov. 2025

Is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the be all, end all? —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025

As for basketball, Adelman is the architect of Denver’s offense and has been throughout Nikola Jokic’s prime, but Barea can add specific insight from his experience alongside another Hall of Fame big. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2025

Former Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley has died at the age of 66, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Saturday. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Hall of Fame

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame