hallway

noun

hall·​way ˈhȯl-ˌwā 

1

: an entrance hall

2

: corridor sense 1

Synonyms of hallway

• corridor
• passageway
• concourse
• hall

Examples of hallway in a Sentence

Her office is at the end of the hallway.

I'll meet you in the front hallway.

Recent Examples on the Web

The full bath’s in the hallway and has been given a spa treatment with marble tiling. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 June 2026

Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom. — Adam Williams july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

So, for example, do not ban children from skateboarding in hallways. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026

For a place of worship the temple was plain, with a long hallway of overlapping purple carpet and idols carved crudely from blush-colored marble. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for hallway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

hallway

noun

hall·​way ˈhȯl-ˌwā 

1

: an entrance hall

2

: corridor sense 1