Definition of hallnext
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as in hallway
the entrance room of a building the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall

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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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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 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 avenues running along the park’s eastern and western edges are framed by museums, art galleries, and concert halls bequeathed by Carnegies, Morgans, and Fricks. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Kids with disabilities make memories that last At George Mark, as the Lockwoods help Daniel settle in, Paul sings Broadway showtunes with a performer dressed as Princess Aurora in the game room down the hall. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Many of those orders, though, came from demonstration halls and government procurement programs rather than private consumers. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026 In the summer months, the Marché du Cap Ferret is open daily, with wine stands and produce vendors inside the covered hall (Chez Cocotte is a must-visit) and stalls outside sporting jewelry and clothing. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hall
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Noun
  • In the hallway that night, Miriam had moved close to touch Birdie’s flushed cheek, damp and hot with the sickness.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Inside the hammam, an entire hallway is devoted to visually telling their love story through art and historic panels.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Under Santa Anas, that corridor runs west — the 2007 Witch Creek fire’s path.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Then redirect resources to create corridors of affordability where car-light living can become realistic.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • Two of my best friends came with me, and there were at least a few other people in the auditorium.
    Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
  • Tasks include trailblazing and uprooting invasive weeds at the adjacent Richardson Grove State Park; river beach cleanups; painting barns, auditoriums, cabins and kitchen walls; building benches and greenhouses; and planting fruit trees.
    Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
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  • Based on the current designs, the brick church’s structure will be preserved, and the buildings will be attached with a lobby.
    Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Located in the hotel lobby, Jacks Monterey serves breakfast and dinner.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
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  • Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Republicans are trying to reclaim the governor’s mansion after an eight-year absence.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
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  • Once built, the 33-story tower will stand 380 feet and include 304 market rate apartments and 217 reserved for affordable housing.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This brought the center of gravity downward, negating the effects of wind shear, as did the round cross-section of the tower.
    David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • In the main gym foyer, there’s an area for people to watch live streams of games while purchasing food.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Right past a generously sized foyer that could easily accommodate a sitting area is the open-concept kitchen, which has been outfitted with a breakfast bar and a full-size wine cooler.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026
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  • Checking your flights at MIA MIA has several ways to check flights, including a list of airlines, their door number, departure concourse, check-in counter location and baggage claim area.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • The vehicles, which date back to the 1960s, resemble buses that raise to dock at concourses and lower to travel, are often packed with mostly standing passengers and move among airport traffic.
    Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 29 July 2026

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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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