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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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At the courthouse on Monday, the hallway was filled with people wearing yellow shirts — Emery’s favorite color — emblazoned with her name. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025 These lifelike red berry branches add pops of fun color to any space—and the arrangement also comes with an elegant green glass that’s ripe for displaying on your coffee table or entry hallway. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025 The homes themselves feel alive, each room narrating a story, each hallway a private exhibition. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025 According to the report, the victim claimed Ortiz attempted to enter a hallway that was not yet open to passengers and the victim instructed him not to go in. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 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 7 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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