hall

noun

ˈhȯl How to pronounce hall (audio)
Definition of hallnext
1
as in hallway
the entrance room of a building the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall

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2
as in corridor
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the bedroom is at the end of the hall

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3
as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings the concert hall was full

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4
as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies

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as in mansion
a large impressive residence Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays

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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture

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Recent Examples of hall The parade went down Washington Avenue toward Passyunk Avenue, before turning around and returning to the union hall for a family festival. — Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 The voters who crowded into community halls, courthouses and a university lecture hall talked openly about Newsom’s presidential ambitions, even as Democrats try to keep the focus on November’s midterm elections. — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 The second bedroom is served by another full bath that is just across the hall in the bedroom wing. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 At least 22 people were killed and many injured when a fire tore through a crowded wedding in a Kinshasa neighborhood hall, as panicked guests jammed narrow corridors to escape. — Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
  1. hallway
  2. corridor
  3. auditorium
  4. lobby
  5. mansion
  6. tower
  7. foyer
  8. concourse
Noun
  • Black soot coated the hallway’s linoleum tiles, so thick Susan Lukas could see her footprints.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The narrow hallways were constricted with people trying to escape the fire.
    — Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of hallway
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  • At least 22 people were killed and many injured when a fire tore through a crowded wedding in a Kinshasa neighborhood hall, as panicked guests jammed narrow corridors to escape.
    — Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The accord has yet to be formally ratified, and the ongoing war in Iran has sparked questions about progress on both the deal and the corridor.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • Theaters may still appear crowded, but there are fewer auditoriums, meaning attendance remains down from 2019 levels by almost a quarter of a billion admissions, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • However, between these meetings, Glover shared his desire to stand in front of an auditorium and teach the next generation by recounting his nearly 14 years as an active astronaut and 28-year career in the United States Navy.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of auditorium
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  • As a result, some smaller farmers — many with more humane and sustainable operations — feel their money is being diverted to lobby for the interests of industrialized meat corporations.
    — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Though outside food is welcome at the drive-in theater, guests can also go to the lobby, where concessions stands have classic movie snacks for sale.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • Erik Menendez and his brother, Lyle, serving life terms for the 1989 fatal shootings of their parents in the family's Beverly Hills mansion, had their parole hearing moved up 17 months, although authorities didn't say why.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once upon a time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino’s mansion was nearly burgled.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of mansion
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  • Lomonaco arrived after the restaurant was closed for three years following the first terrorist bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 that killed six people and injured more than 1,000 but left the towers intact.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Play spaces — including the centerpiece play structure with two domed towers — are accessible to wheelchair users via ramp.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tower
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  • As with the entry foyer, multiple large windows effectively create a wall of glass overlooking the view, while sliding glass doors provide easy access to a rear deck that spans the rear of the home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The posts also included photos and video from the scene, which showcased a prominent hole in the ceiling along with dirt and debris scattered across the foyer’s historic red carpeting.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of foyer
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  • Whereas in most Chicago stadiums heading down (or up) for a hot dog can mean missing a crucial play or watching it on a monitor, the new Ryan Field offers an excellent view of the field from its open concourses.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This coming fiscal year, the airport has budgeted $333 million in capital funds for work on the third concourse and associated projects, according to Kronberg.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of concourse

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