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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Up a stone spiral staircase from the street, the hallways are painted a deep green, which creates a moody feel in line with the Gothic surroundings without feeling cold. Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025 The man and his father started fighting in the hallway and officers tried to deescalate the situation by telling the man to drop the weapon, officials said. CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 He was repeatedly stopped in the hallways. Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 Place a drying rack in the bathroom, the kitchen, or a hallway that isn't used much throughout the day so the clothes don't get in the way. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 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 25 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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