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 noun phrase

Examples of Hall of Fame in a Sentence

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That group will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025 Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nov. 8 in Los Angeles. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 June 2025 Bad Company is one of the 13 acts selected for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 class, which will be inducted in November. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 June 2025 The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most talked about teams heading into the 2025 NFL season, mainly due to the presence of future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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