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 On Thursday, dozens of delegates left the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke. — Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 Large sections of chairs in the hall were empty as delegations filed out in protest of Iranian aggression. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026 Defending Israel's military strikes, Netanyahu blasted the dramatic hall exit as mind-blowing hypocrisy that ignores the global threat posed by Iran. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 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
  • About a half hour later, Faulkner and Sumrall embraced in the locker room hallway, one of the head honcho’s many greetings.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, at the end of the hallway – and indeed the end of the home – lies the Winslow's bedroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
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  • Any crabs that managed to survive and reach the school would wander through the corridors, the schoolyard, the flower beds, and even the classrooms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The 7-mile (11-kilometer) segment is part of a 351-mile (565-kilometer) passenger rail corridor that links San Diego with Los Angeles County's huge port complex and San Luis Obispo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of corridor
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  • Founded in 1961 and housed in a historic church, the theater entertains audiences in its 416-seat auditorium with musicals and plays produced by professionals from around the country.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The vast main deck could become a large salon, a stage, or auditorium, with terraces opening both to port and starboard, while curved staircases lead to balconies and private spaces above.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of auditorium
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  • The private jet lobby Private aviation’s tax breaks have strong defenders.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Perroquet offers complimentary chairs that guests can grab from the lobby on their way out to the beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of lobby
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  • The case against the woman who authorities allege fired multiple bullets at pop singer Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion can move forward, a judge ruled Tuesday.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Zara, which has been upping its retail game in recent years, has taken things to a new zenith in Paris, taking over a historic mansion in the Marais district to showcase the first Re{form} Zara collection designed by John Galliano.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of mansion
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  • The blades were smaller then, the towers shorter, the whole apparatus closer to a windmill than the hulking machines erected today—the tallest of which exceed 300 meters, with rotor blades longer than a football field.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Online networks’ native agents were bringing more adaptive systems to a changing art world, using tactics celebrated in their own communities but until recently taboo in the towers of high culture.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of tower
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  • Ionic columns mark the entry, leading to a foyer with sweeping staircases under 14-foot ceilings.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond a double-height foyer featuring a sculptural floating staircase are formal living and dining rooms.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of foyer
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  • The new facility will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Players clear the field, and fans are encouraged to go to a safe place, such as the stadium concourse.
    — Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
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