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 statue will stand outside the entrance to The Patriots Hall of Fame, located inside the team’s stadium. Sean Neumann, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 First downs will no longer be measured by a chain gang, who have been replaced by Sony’s Hawk-Eye virtual measurement system (the system was used in July’s Hall of Fame game). Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 The five-time NBA champion and Hall of Fame player's way of life, The Mamba Mentality, has lived on despite Bryant's physical presence no longer being with us. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025 Located on Beale Street, Memphis Music Hall of Fame is one of five halls of fame that Elvis graces. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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