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 Weeks after his actions in a Wharton hallway helped save a fellow student’s life, Crouch continued to put the state on notice with his play on the football field. — Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Capers rolled in his wheelchair alongside close friends and family members down a long Pentagon hallway as hundreds of friends, supporters, and distinguished guests gave a long overdue hero’s reception. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 The 11mm dynamic speaker drivers deliver punchy bass and detailed clarity, while Clear Calling algorithms filter out background wind and hallway noise during calls. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The hotel’s design delights in making everything big and bold with giant murals as feature walls in public spaces like the hallways. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 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
  • Height cap will be adjusted to 100 feet plus 50 feet for landmark bonus in transition zone and State Road A1A corridor.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Though Sarnia’s industrial corridor is downstream from Lake Huron, several drainage ditches in the area are connected to creeks that flow into the lake, Corcoran said in an interview.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • The foyer’s ceiling rises to 18 feet, adding to the sense of scale as guests enter the home.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Additional half-baths are placed near the entry foyer and entertaining areas for guests.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • The wars in the Gulf and Ukraine have essentially shut off some of the world’s key passageways for global commodities, while extended droughts have restricted travel through the key arteries such as the Panama Canal.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • No natural rock was visible here; the passageway had been plastered over with mottled concrete and lined with air pipes.
    — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of passageway
Noun
  • The arrest comes just over 24 hours after the NYPD released surveillance footage on Monday showing Guzman Soto slowly walking through the lobby of his mother’s apartment building wheeling a small suitcase.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Someone wheeled a tall wall of shrubbery in front of the glass doors, attempting to block the view of the tiny encampment from the pristine lobby.
    — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lobby
Noun
  • Tailgates blur into walkways, walkways funnel into gates, and suddenly, the open concourse reveals a stadium that feels impossibly full, colorful and loud.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • They were lined up all the way down the concourse at Dunkin Park, outside the gates and down Trumbull Street.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of concourse
Noun
  • Art Garfunkel still lives down the hall from Maier, and Paul Simon’s ex-wife is also in the building.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The 42mm transducer system pumps out breathtaking dynamic range, while Adaptive Noise Cancellation effortlessly silences noisy dorm halls and busy coffee shops.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallway. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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