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hallway

noun

hall·​way ˈhȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce hallway (audio)
Synonyms of hallwaynext
1
: an entrance hall
2

Examples of hallway in a Sentence

Her office is at the end of the hallway. I'll meet you in the front hallway.
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The data screams what employees already whisper to one another in hallways and private chats. Jon Rosemberg, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025 Tucked around a hallway inside a Montbello High School classroom, the knob turns and the door opens eyes to understanding and opportunities. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025 In early October, a few weeks before the 2025 season tipped off, NBA commissioner Adam Silver found himself in a hallway inside NBC Sports’ facility in Stamford, Connecticut, staring at a makeshift wall of screens. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025 House Speaker Todd Huston spent some time personally visiting lawmakers on the House floor and holding some conversations in the hallway. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hallway

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of hallway was in 1855

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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hallway. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

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hallway

noun
hall·​way ˈhȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce hallway (audio)
1
: an entrance hall
2

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