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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Data came from sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, ESPN, Forbes and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025 When the New York Jets made the decision to move on from future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, replacing him didn't take long. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 Scholarship winners are also invited to the Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony and given a chance to participate in various trainings and STEM events around the country. Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as an early/musical influence in 1988 and received a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2000. Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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