hallway

noun

ˈhȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce hallway (audio)
Definition of hallwaynext
1
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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2
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 Whether used in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, pairing sisal with the right paint color can elevate its quiet charm into a standout design element. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 In the photos, Wang can be seen walking down a hallway in a white halter gown from her line's Haute collection. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 So, for example, do not ban children from skateboarding in hallways. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 For a place of worship the temple was plain, with a long hallway of overlapping purple carpet and idols carved crudely from blush-colored marble. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hallway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallway
  1. corridor
  2. foyer
  3. passageway
  4. lobby
  5. concourse
  6. hall
Noun
  • Tehran has previously threatened to block the Bab al-Mandab Strait between Yemen and Djibouti and Eritrea, another vital maritime corridor.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • The Gaviota rest areas serve one of California's busiest coastal corridors, used by commuters, tourists and long-distance travelers moving between Southern and Central California.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of corridor
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  • Two digital screens have also been installed in the foyer of the Board Hearing Room at the Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 15 July 2026
  • Larger groups might be interested in the Grove Lodge, a short walk from the Mountain House, which has six individual rooms and a great foyer that can be booked for one group stay or individually.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • Attached to the home via a passageway, but with a separate entrance on Chicago Avenue, this addition included an office, a double-height drafting room with a balcony on the upper level, a reception hall, and a library.
    — River Davies, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
  • Boltanski’s haunting installation consists of rusting archive boxes stacked to form dark, narrow passageways.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
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  • Carr’s plan to eliminate the 39 percent cap is supported by Nexstar and the primary lobby group for broadcasters.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • It is set to take over the Reverence restaurant space, which will close July 22 amid renovations at the hotel, including an overhaul of the lobby.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of lobby
Noun
  • There are few travel moments more deflating than racing through security, grabbing overpriced snacks, and hustling to your gate—only to find your flight has been canceled and the line to speak with an agent is already snaking around the concourse.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • More than in any of the five other World Cup games played before 68,000-plus fans at Lincoln Financial Field, spectators fled for the concourse at halftime, seeking shade and refuge from the sun.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of concourse
Noun
  • Natthaphong Lakhorn, 26, was at the beer hall on the night of the fire with four companions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 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
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