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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The Patriots Hall of Fame linebacker’s honest, hands-on approach left a mark on an honest, hands-on player during the offseason program at Gillette Stadium. Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Winning the Super Bowl and entering the Hall of Fame are two of the greatest honors the NFL world has to offer, but to be able to represent your country in the Olympics is something far different. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 In 2020, she and Brie were inducted in WWE's Hall of Fame, cementing their legacies in the ring. Sean Neumann, People.com, 12 June 2025 This spring, Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland was talking about Skenes when the topic arose. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 12 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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