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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of hall
Flying straight from the merry Riverlands into the somber halls of Dragonstone is one hell of a comedown, but Daemon never struggles to access his dark side.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The layout is pretty ideal with a long gallery hall that offers a buffer between the bedrooms.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
Down the hall, a frontline finance team still works in the old way because access, training and incentives never arrived.
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Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
At another section of the hospital, teens in hospital scrubs walked the quiet halls of the adolescent unit with their lunch trays.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hall
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The layout is pretty ideal with a long gallery hall that offers a buffer between the bedrooms.
—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
Down the hall, a frontline finance team still works in the old way because access, training and incentives never arrived.
—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
At another section of the hospital, teens in hospital scrubs walked the quiet halls of the adolescent unit with their lunch trays.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.
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Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom.
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Tehran has previously threatened to block the Bab al-Mandab Strait between Yemen and Djibouti and Eritrea, another vital maritime corridor.
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The Gaviota rest areas serve one of California's busiest coastal corridors, used by commuters, tourists and long-distance travelers moving between Southern and Central California.
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Soccer fans packed the auditorium’s standing-room-only floor and filled its rows of seats.
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Instead of taking their seats in the historic auditorium, they are directed onto the stage, where 122 seats are configured for a playing area in the round.
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Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
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Property records obtained by the outlet show their four-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion in La La Land was listed on the rental market for $18K a month.
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The couple luxuriated in a 25-room mansion in Hartford, Connecticut, staffed by six servants.
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In Laguna Beach, canopies — limited in size to 8 feet wide and 6 feet high — are only permitted in line with or behind lifeguard towers on Main Beach and the southernmost section of Aliso Beach.
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Last September a new museum opened in Miami’s oldest skyscraper, a Mediterranean Revival building from 1925 modeled after the majestic Giralda cathedral tower in Seville, Spain.
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Stepping into the double-height foyer, a grand staircase with wrought-iron detailing curves to the second floor.
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The suite comprised a graceful foyer, a large, curved living and dining area, walk-in wardrobe and changing room, and a separate bedroom and bathroom.
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There are few travel moments more deflating than racing through security, grabbing overpriced snacks, and hustling to your gate—only to find your flight has been canceled and the line to speak with an agent is already snaking around the concourse.
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More than in any of the five other World Cup games played before 68,000-plus fans at Lincoln Financial Field, spectators fled for the concourse at halftime, seeking shade and refuge from the sun.
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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