hall

noun

ˈhȯl How to pronounce hall (audio)
Definition of hallnext
1
as in hallway
the entrance room of a building the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall

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2
as in corridor
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the bedroom is at the end of the hall

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3
as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings the concert hall was full

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4
as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies

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as in mansion
a large impressive residence Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays

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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture

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Recent Examples of hall The yacht emerged from her construction hall on July 6, then headed to Harlingen for her technical launch and the stepping of her masts. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 The food hall, which is located downstairs, was refurbished last year and has a market-style setup, fresh pizza on offer and a large selection of premium food and wine. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Whatever gaps the boycott left were filled in a hall packed with young soldiers, bereaved families and survivors from the Entebbe raid, and the veterans who chose to attend. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 South Carolina Various BMW models are on display in a factory hall at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
  1. hallway
  2. corridor
  3. auditorium
  4. lobby
  5. mansion
  6. tower
  7. foyer
  8. concourse
Noun
  • Just beyond is a combination hallway-mudroom that leads to the attached two-car garage and a half bath.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Three generations lived in the two units, separated by a small hallway.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of hallway
Noun
  • Open areas around Wolfe Lake and Chignecto Campground provide good visibility toward the southwest during the eclipse, while the surrounding dark-sky corridor supports decent Perseid observing conditions after dark.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • By drawing hostile radar and missile fire away from fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles, the decoy creates safer corridors for allied aircraft during high-risk missions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • The Capitol Theatre has six auditoriums and just celebrated its 100th anniversary last year.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The front building, protected as a historic landmark, is already undergoing structural stabilization after the completion of interior demolition and the controversial razing of the large auditorium behind it earlier this year.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of auditorium
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  • Carr’s plan to eliminate the 39 percent cap is supported by Nexstar and the primary lobby group for broadcasters.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • It is set to take over the Reverence restaurant space, which will close July 22 amid renovations at the hotel, including an overhaul of the lobby.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of lobby
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  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • According to the local news, many were frustrated that the castles didn’t resemble anything in the area, particularly the historical Ottoman-style mansions.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of mansion
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  • Iran also reported strikes on the strategic Qeshm Island and on Friday said that its Chabahar port, where India operates a terminal, was attacked and a control tower was destroyed.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • Inspired by the Alhambra in Spain’s Granada, the mosque has a 33-meter (108-foot)-high minaret that overlooks the Seine River — complementing but not overshadowing the twin towers of nearby Notre Dame Cathedral.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of tower
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  • Two digital screens have also been installed in the foyer of the Board Hearing Room at the Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 15 July 2026
  • Larger groups might be interested in the Grove Lodge, a short walk from the Mountain House, which has six individual rooms and a great foyer that can be booked for one group stay or individually.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of foyer
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  • Readers repeatedly reward venues that lean into local flavor rather than generic concourse fare, and the current list reflects a mix of household-name vendors and homegrown operators.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • One homer cleared the last row of stands in that section and bounced off the concourse in front of a bar.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of concourse

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