hallway

noun

hall·​way ˈhȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce hallway (audio)
1
: an entrance hall
2

Examples of hallway in a Sentence

Her office is at the end of the hallway. I'll meet you in the front hallway.
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That vision traces back to a quiet hallway three decades ago, to a boy in a red wagon and a family surrounded by care and courage. Jordan French, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 The garage entrance leads to a long hallway adorned with photos of each president and first lady. Major Garrett, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025 During their detention, they were allowed to leave the cell three times to walk in a hallway. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 Dugan and another unidentified judge then allegedly approached the arrest team in the public hallway, according to the complaint. Luke Barr, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hallway

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hallway was in 1876

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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hallway. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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hallway

noun
hall·​way ˈhȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce hallway (audio)
1
: an entrance hall
2

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