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
Noun
  • 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
  • In this foyer, everything from the walls to the millwork to the doors and the balusters are saturated in White Dove.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • Boltanski’s haunting installation consists of rusting archive boxes stacked to form dark, narrow passageways.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • On the exhale, second brother behind him would push the first brother's feet and essentially rocket him forward in the narrow opening and, eventually, into the larger space on the other side of the passageway.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
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  • The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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 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
  • The upper floor houses a food hall selling local specialties like lampredotto (tripe sandwiches) and schiacciata (a Tuscan flatbread).
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Every song is big enough to fill a concert hall; every song is small enough to fit in a dorm room.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026
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