hallway

noun

hall·​way ˈhȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce hallway (audio)
Synonyms of hallwaynext
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom. Adam Williams july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 The post included video of Williams appearing to limp down a hallway with her right knee in bandages and four syringes filled with yellow fluid the tennis champion said was drained from her knee. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 July 2026 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 To that end, the firm drew inspiration from the shapes of farmland structures and conceived a cluster of interconnected buildings that flow from one to another with a series of hallways. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hallway

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of hallway was in 1855

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hallway. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

hallway

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

More from Merriam-Webster on hallway

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster