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

Rooms Each of the three floors’ hallways is saturated in a single primary color (red, blue, or green) in sharp contrast to the guest rooms, which are bathed in white from top to bottom. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Mendelson explains how carpeting can be challenging to keep clean in high-traffic zones like entryways, hallways, and kitchens. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Nov. 2026

The second time, her daughter found her on the hallway floor, unable to get up and furious at needing help. — Asif Menghrani, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

In his analysis of the incident, Prescott said the two officers waited down the hallway while the social workers first attempted to talk to Everard Walker. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 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