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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Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Inside the convention center, the hallways reflected a wide range of styles. Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 When my father reached Luis’s floor, family members stood out in the hallway, afraid to enter the rooms, fearful their relatives might transmit the virus. Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 Overlooked areas, such as hallways and under-stairs spaces, can be used to reduce clutter. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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hallway

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

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