hallways

plural of hallway
1
as in corridors
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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as in lobbies
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 hallways Many targeted were rule-followers cornered by packs of ICE agents in narrow hallways while lawfully seeking asylum. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 That has real consequences for how living rooms, hallways and home offices get styled — gallery walls of family photos, open shelving for ceramics and framed ephemera from meaningful trips will crowd out generic wall art. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 According to the outlet, the fight later moved toward the hallways and the area outside of the elevator. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Police said the school went into lockdown after officers saw students running down hallways and received reports that someone overheard a comment about a gun. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Are staff members talking about residents in hallways instead of in private areas? — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 Tile floors are a popular choice in hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens thanks to their durability and stain-resistance. — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 The hallways in the educational building are lined with sensory games reminiscent of a science museum. — Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 While the investigation was in progress, Nampa High was put in a hall check status, meaning hallways were cleared and students and staff remained in their classrooms. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
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
  • Residents traveling between Lincoln, Roseville and Sacramento will have a new public transportation option beginning Thursday when Rapid Link launches along the Highway 65 and Interstate 80 corridors.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • According to the Hope Foundation, which lobbies for greater gun control, more than 26,000 people have been killed in armed incidents, including by weapons other than guns, since 2014.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And as long as building owners gussy up their lobbies or add some amenities that make sense for the space, like a rooftop terrace, there’s usually a tenant for them.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2026
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
Noun
  • All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • His pet names and catchphrases no longer pealed through the halls.
    — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Think of this sale as an opportunity to shop the actual Estate’s eclectic halls.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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