Definition of hallwaynext
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as in corridor
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the hallway between the bedroom and bathroom was strewn with toys

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as in foyer
the entrance room of a building visitors to the Georgian mansion are received in a handsomely proportioned hallway featuring an open staircase

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Recent Examples of hallway Most other luxury properties consist of a series of interconnected canal houses that require navigating stairs everywhere, including in the hallways, to get around. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 This is a go-to in kitchens, bathrooms, or hallways. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026 The moment is the direct culmination of Rue being kept out of her teenage bedroom and that haunted hallway throughout Season 3. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 The script called for the teen-ager to sign on the line, the mother to follow the agency woman out into the hallway, and the best friend to enter and give the teen-ager a consoling hug. Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hallway
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Noun
  • The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • Clean streets, safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and vibrant commercial corridors are essential to attracting and retaining talent and businesses.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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  • The Palm Room foyer was decked in marble and chandeliers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Rain is forecast on Saturday afternoon, which could complicate the mission which involves navigating steep passageways within the cavern.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • But going a little deeper, the YouTube series follows people going through these passageways and ending up in an endless series of mostly empty rooms, a maze that goes on forever, and they are often stalked by unknown monstrous creatures.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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  • The circular 1882 Lobby Bar (named for the year of the hotel’s founding) has a captivating night sky mural on its ceiling, while a cozy lobby fireplace makes an inviting respite on cold winter days.
    Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
  • Trying to handle a travel crisis from a hotel lobby computer hours after the fact is a recipe for frustration—and, potentially, another security risk.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • At the combine, as executives and scouts furrowed their brows and furtively took notes, Mann and I stood on the concourse, watching team personnel watch prospects work out.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
  • There will be additional restrooms located in the extended concourse on the first and third base sides as well as in left field for The Backyard.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The refresh includes the assembly hall, unit storage area, classrooms, fitness center, as well as men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers, and a modernized area for vehicle storage.
    Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
  • In addition, its food hall includes several small local businesses alongside larger chains.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026

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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallway. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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