halls

plural of hall
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as in hallways
the entrance room of a building the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall

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as in corridors
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 lobbies
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 towers
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 halls The streets feel heavier, but also more alive, as if history itself is being replayed through sound systems, block corners, museum walls, and embassy halls. Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Simmons said her team is also exploring virtual options for the town halls. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 Hochman's request would only apply to cases stemming from juvenile halls, the bulk of the cases in the lawsuit, according to the LA Times. Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 Miami’s food halls offering a variety of cuisine in Miami include Julia & Henry’s near Bayfront Park, 1-800-LUCKY, the city’s first Asian food market in Wynwood, MIA Market with 10 fine dining options in the Miami Design District and The Citadel in the Little River neighborhood. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 Hochman’s pause, if granted, would apply only to the abuse cases stemming from juvenile halls, which make up the bulk of the lawsuits, and not the cases arising from foster care or the children’s shelter. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 That's4Entertainment's Christmas Con 2026 will take place at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey, from December 11-13, and its halls will be decked to the gills with carols, tree lightings and sweet treats. Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Unlike so many iconic American fights, held in the halls of Congress or on the streets of major cities, this campaign is being waged for the most part in obscurity. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
Noun
  • Beyond that there are long hallways with white tile floors and white walls that lead to rooms full of loud machines taking in, transforming and distributing large amounts of electricity throughout the building.
    David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • For days afterward, parent volunteers patrolled Tavares Middle hallways, their sense of safety shattered.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closes streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
  • Coastal and transportation adaptation is a fifth, covering ports, airports, rail corridors, and highways that need to keep functioning through more extreme conditions than they were originally engineered for.
    Ravi S. Bhalla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
  • Poland pulled in $400K with Imax repping 12% from eight auditoriums.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 June 2026
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  • Don’t let production moguls, powerful lobbies or even presidents dictate what can and cannot be printed or spoken.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
  • No matter the season, stay at the historic Palmer House, home of one of the most stunning art deco lobbies in the world; book tickets for a play; and stop by Goddess and the Baker for a slice of rainbow cake and a gold glitter latte.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Starting more than a decade ago, Griffin has spent four hundred and fifty million dollars to buy the land and level a few incumbent mansions, one of which was eighteen thousand square feet.
    Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • The 35-room Villa Miraé is a much-welcome exception that mirrors the peninsula’s tony mansions with its elegant take on the Riviera’s pastel Provençal architecture.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Officials said the fireworks will be launched from the east side of the bridge between the two towers, along with a barge off the bridge and a second barge near Pier 39.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
  • Liden’s passageways were most likely rented, judging from the contact information for a Berlin scaffolding company taped to the wall inside one of them.
    Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026

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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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