music hall

noun

: a vaudeville theater
also : vaudeville

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If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 The Coachella Valley’s stand-up options have evolved in size, ambition and diversity to include local breweries, music halls and indie theaters. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025 Elsewhere, though, anxiety permeates the dilapidated bars, karaoke clubs, and music halls into which Jia pokes his camera. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025 The music hall performer Belle Elmore was dismissed by the press as a vulgar shrew. Jennifer Wright, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for music hall

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of music hall was in 1842

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“Music hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/music%20hall. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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