Thesaurus results for HALLS

halls

noun

plural of hall

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 And staff at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, or Trout Unlimited, or the Mule Deer Foundation — that’s their job, to go and advocate in the halls of Congress and with the administration. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 These type of chili buns were likely popularized in Kentucky pool halls serving the working class and, by the 1960s, were adopted by ice cream shops and drive-ins, according to the Southern Foodways Alliance. — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 July 2026 These chili buns were likely popularized in Kentucky pool halls serving the working class and, by the 1960s, were adopted by ice cream shops and drive-ins, according to the Southern Foodways Alliance. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Many venues host stadium tours, team halls of fame or related museums that can be booked ahead of time, which makes for a good add-on for early arrivals or first-time visitors. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 One $8-million contract to replace the concert hall’s floor went to a firm with no experience in concert halls, Whitehouse contended. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The screenings have transformed Sikh temple compounds and village halls into makeshift cinemas where audiences watch not just a film but a retelling of memories of one of India’s bloodiest internal conflicts. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Which iconic horrors will return to haunt the hallowed halls of 13 and what new terrors await? — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 The limits of the housing bill Decisions in Washington typically have less influence on housing markets than those made within the halls of local government or a private developer's office. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 10 July 2026

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Gentle Native flute music is a constant companion in the hallways of the sprawling brown-stucco building, creating a sense of calm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Guests and employees have reported unexplained experiences for decades, from mysterious figures in hallways to sounds of children laughing and playing near the second-floor elevator.

— Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of hallways

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Around the bayshore and urban corridors, temperatures will be warmer than average, with San Jose, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Santa Rosa, and Napa generally seeing highs in the upper 70s to low 90s, with overnight lows into the 60s.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes have forced Russia to completely halt shipping in the Sea of Azov in less than a week—showing once again how a country without traditional naval power can still effectively blockade maritime corridors.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of corridors

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Expanding any government program should closely consider costs, said Susan Shelley, vice president of communications for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which lobbies for smaller government and lower taxes.

— Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Karant’s photographs feature empty hallways, offices, and lobbies, often with an attention to evidence of their past usage.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of lobbies

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My retreats aren’t mansions or even homes, except in the most temporary sense.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
All of which is to say, there’s significant industry as well as affluence throughout the city—shiny downtown high-rises, luxury hotels, opulent restaurants, grand mansions dotting the Lake Washington shoreline.

— Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of mansions

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Haaland towers over his father and mentor, the former Norway international Alfie, and most opponents, but that late development is held up as an inspiration to youngsters in his homeland.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Expect truffle pizza, lobster rolls, seafood towers, bottle specials, and French Mediterranean favorites alongside the skyline views.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of towers

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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
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

Definition of foyers

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Boltanski’s haunting installation consists of rusting archive boxes stacked to form dark, narrow passageways.

— Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.

— Rachel Holt, CBS News, 21 June 2026