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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 auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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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 mansions
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 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
Delegates also sparred about Bianco and Hilton’s records in the halls of the convention.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Kansas City’s comic and fandom community is preparing for a new kind of event, one that shifts the focus away from large convention halls, and toward local creators and accessible experiences.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The halls and corridors are wide and spacious.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to that controversial dome and tower, the three-story mosque would have a welcome lobby, a courtyard, two prayer halls and 37 parking spaces.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
The customs officers in Mullin’s plan are federal agents who staff international arrival halls at airports.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The Mayday resistance movement — and the shadow of June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) — is alive and well again within the hallowed halls of power in the Republic of Gilead.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
All the while, Platner keeps filling theaters, meeting halls and rallies.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Kansas City’s comic and fandom community is preparing for a new kind of event, one that shifts the focus away from large convention halls, and toward local creators and accessible experiences.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The halls and corridors are wide and spacious.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to that controversial dome and tower, the three-story mosque would have a welcome lobby, a courtyard, two prayer halls and 37 parking spaces.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
The customs officers in Mullin’s plan are federal agents who staff international arrival halls at airports.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The Mayday resistance movement — and the shadow of June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) — is alive and well again within the hallowed halls of power in the Republic of Gilead.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
All the while, Platner keeps filling theaters, meeting halls and rallies.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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Some members of Altman’s executive team camped out in the hallways of the house.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, after Reed extended his exceptional tournament run with 17 points and 11 rebounds against Illinois, Hurley ran into Reed’s former coach – along with the rest of the Fab Five – in the hallways of Lucas Oil Stadium.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The halls and corridors are wide and spacious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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In India, the craft will run between the Gateway of India and the new Navi Mumbai airport, replacing the aging wooden diesel ferries that currently make that crossing – and finally giving one of the world's busiest waterfront corridors something resembling an express service.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Students in New York City are learning to play tennis in unlikely places -- their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums -- thanks to a free after-school program.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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With Chicago office buildings still at 57% of pre-pandemic occupancy levels in March, according to the latest report by Kastle Systems, Fooda is growing despite a smaller pool of potential downtown foragers hitting their respective lobbies during lunchtime.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Like many lobbies in Japan, this is a liminal space to gather and prepare yourself, not a spot to camp out for more than an hour on your laptop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Known for its grand Victorian mansions and elegant townhouses, the neighborhood recently saw one such property sell for $32 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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As for historic mansions that made a mark, look no further than Jayne Mansfield’s Pink Palace.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Onlookers gawked from the balconies of nearby condo towers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Airports have been closed, office blocks and residential towers hit, and lives disrupted in myriad ways by air raid sirens and nights spent hiding in bathrooms or under stairs.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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The immersive, motion-simulation experience — which is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park — first brings guests through the familiar castle gates and passageways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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