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 Think of it like setting off a firework inside of a long, narrow hallway (which, by the way, is a really bad idea). — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 The killing of Ferrell is exactly what homeowners sharing their hallways with Airbnb strangers fear most. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Smaller galleries may also occupy hallways and other areas, Morán said, allowing Felix to remain in the 60-plus exhibitor range. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026 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 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
  • Open areas around Wolfe Lake and Chignecto Campground provide good visibility toward the southwest during the eclipse, while the surrounding dark-sky corridor supports decent Perseid observing conditions after dark.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • By drawing hostile radar and missile fire away from fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles, the decoy creates safer corridors for allied aircraft during high-risk missions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 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
Definition of passageway
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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
  • Readers repeatedly reward venues that lean into local flavor rather than generic concourse fare, and the current list reflects a mix of household-name vendors and homegrown operators.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • One homer cleared the last row of stands in that section and bounced off the concourse in front of a bar.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 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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