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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5
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 royal exhibition hall also will have rotating exhibits that reflect on the 50 years of memories provided by the fest. — Rashad Alexander august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 On March 12, a gunman drove through the halls of Temple Israel with several explosives and a rifle in his vehicle before being killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement on March 12. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026 The shop has been commanding lines down the block, and already has plans for expansion after its recent acquisition by food hall and delivery app Wonder. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 Which group has the better venues, assuming one ever escapes the giant conference halls long enough to find out? — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 31 Aug. 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
  • Overlapping conversations in Russian, Spanish, Romanian, Mandarin and Pashto — plus several others — bleed into the hallways in a cacophony reminiscent of an airport or embassy.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There are also three runner lengths to use in a kitchen, bathroom or hallway.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hallway
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  • That has changed quietly, with robots now performing important roles in operating rooms, hospital wards, rehabilitation centers, and corridors around the world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Another scrap of Shakespeare appeared, longer this time, echoing down the corridor of memory.
    — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of corridor
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  • The 80,000-square-foot learning center will include a 750-seat auditorium, interactive food and agriculture exhibits, multiple classrooms, a space for cooking demonstrations and exhibits focused on American Royal’s lengthy history.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The new auditorium will feature IMAX laser projection, upgraded sound and a new screen.
    — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of auditorium
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  • The arrest comes just over 24 hours after the NYPD released surveillance footage on Monday showing Guzman Soto slowly walking through the lobby of his mother’s apartment building wheeling a small suitcase.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Someone wheeled a tall wall of shrubbery in front of the glass doors, attempting to block the view of the tiny encampment from the pristine lobby.
    — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • And aside from owning private jets and towering mansions, billionaires’ two favorite hobbies are buying stakes in professional sports leagues and pouring money into philanthropy.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His summer project with the Boardwalk is all about nurturing diplomatic relations between the US and Italy by playing the role of approachable host on the immaculate floating mansion.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of mansion
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  • Its flowing, inward-curving shape wraps around a 30-foot central tower, forming a space where people can come together to reflect, remember, and gather.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation report also said the fire resulted from hot metal particles falling onto vegetation below the tower, which had not been cleared in years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tower
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  • The foyer’s ceiling rises to 18 feet, adding to the sense of scale as guests enter the home.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Additional half-baths are placed near the entry foyer and entertaining areas for guests.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • Fans packed the bleachers, sweating under the summer sun, or lined up along the concourse, hoping to nab a seat.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Fans gathered in the stands and along the concourse, while players waited for their turn to play.
    — McClain Baxley for the AJC, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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