Hall of Fame

noun phrase

Synonyms of Hall of Famenext
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 noun phrase

Examples of Hall of Fame in a Sentence

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Mead left the Angeles before Skaggs’ death to become president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but later resigned from that position in April 2021. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 From the Toy Hall of Fame and hands-on toy-building stations to Mrs. Claus’ cozy bakery where fresh mini donuts and hot cocoa are served, every room is pure magic for the kids. Sugey Palomares, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025 Then in 2019, nine-time NASCAR champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Mike Stefanik died in a plane crash. Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 Garrett has been a first-team All-Pro in four of the last five seasons, but this season is by far the best of his eventual Hall of Fame career. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Hall of Fame

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hall of Fame was circa 1853

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“Hall of Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hall%20of%20Fame. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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