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.
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Signs in the hallways encourage residents to keep their windows closed to keep cool air inside. Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 May 2026 For a while, Djena kept a bin with her clothes in Saran’s closet, until Saran threw it into the hallway, angry at Djena for forgetting to close her bedroom door. Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Developers are drawn to former schools because of their historic architectural features, like wide hallways and stairwells. Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026 The arrests have resulted in dramatic scenes in courthouse hallways as those being detained were sometimes pulled away from emotional family members. ABC News, 18 May 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

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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hallway. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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hallway

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

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