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 Democrats are constantly being asked to condemn Piker in cable-news hits and hallway interviews, even outside Michigan. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2026 Nonetheless, in the hallway outside of the courtroom, Shakur’s family exchanges hugs, happily shaking their heads that at least some of the darkness and ambiguity surrounding the murder has been lifted. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Windows, facades, hallways, doors and equipment in three buildings were damaged, and most students began the school year online. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Since staterooms are clustered closely together, keeping voices down in hallways—especially late at night—shows consideration for neighbors who may already be asleep. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 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
  • At least 22 people were killed and many injured when a fire tore through a crowded wedding in a Kinshasa neighborhood hall, as panicked guests jammed narrow corridors to escape.
    — Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The accord has yet to be formally ratified, and the ongoing war in Iran has sparked questions about progress on both the deal and the corridor.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • The black walnut double staircase in the center hall foyer has carved lions.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the three-story mansion has a state dining room lined with an antique Persian carpet, a foyer crowned by an 18th-century French chandelier, and a formal living room with an Irish grandfather clock dating to 1770.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • Before the war, the strait was a key passageway through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply passed every day.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Israel may also prove to be a significant obstacle to Syria’s reemergence as a reliable passageway for trade.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of passageway
Noun
  • The education and research wing has its own entrance across the main plaza, with a yellow Naboo Royal N-1 Starfighter hanging from its lofty lobby ceiling.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And the other is that paper receipts are a ~$5B business, complete with their own lobby groups and health controversies.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of lobby
Noun
  • Whereas in most Chicago stadiums heading down (or up) for a hot dog can mean missing a crucial play or watching it on a monitor, the new Ryan Field offers an excellent view of the field from its open concourses.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This coming fiscal year, the airport has budgeted $333 million in capital funds for work on the third concourse and associated projects, according to Kronberg.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of concourse
Noun
  • But what started with just a handful of rooms soon morphed into a whole health-and-well-being floor, with rooms and suites just down the hall from the gym, pool, and spa.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026
  • To be clear, many of these live recordings are sourced from fans who snuck cassette recorders into concert halls.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallway. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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