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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 Stilling Tanner received a partial copy of the security video from a school resource officer to document the incident in a hallway, the suit states. — Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Both had wide, private balconies directly overlooking the sand and surf, and were connected by a hallway that could be locked off with a double door for privacy. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Dooley plays, students gather and, for a moment, the hallway becomes a stage. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 The incident began when Rodriguez was walking through a hallway with his girlfriend and accidentally bumped into another student, according to his family. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 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
  • Any crabs that managed to survive and reach the school would wander through the corridors, the schoolyard, the flower beds, and even the classrooms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The 7-mile (11-kilometer) segment is part of a 351-mile (565-kilometer) passenger rail corridor that links San Diego with Los Angeles County's huge port complex and San Luis Obispo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • At the main residence, a grand double-height foyer opens to the interiors, where bright white walls contrast with dark wood floors and balustrades.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the property maintains its elegant design aesthetic with a double-height foyer featuring a curved bridal staircase.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • This arrangement, Brughmans said, illustrates one of the ways in which ancient Roman passageways have survived, with contemporary, larger paved roads running roughly along the old path.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Begin at the Grand Bazaar, where more than 4,000 shops are packed in a labyrinth of vaulted passageways that have bustled with traders for over 500 years.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of passageway
Noun
  • The private jet lobby Private aviation’s tax breaks have strong defenders.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Perroquet offers complimentary chairs that guests can grab from the lobby on their way out to the beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of lobby
Noun
  • The new facility will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Players clear the field, and fans are encouraged to go to a safe place, such as the stadium concourse.
    — Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of concourse
Noun
  • Gothic The Gothic print wallpaper is a faithful reproduction of the wallpaper originally used in the staircase hall of a historical building in Worcestershire.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The main concert hall, which also contains the 500-seat Samueli Theater and the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge Education Center, officially opened in 2006.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallway. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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