Hall of Fame

noun phrase

1
: a structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals usually chosen by a group of electors
2
: a group of individuals in a particular category (such as a sport) who have been selected as particularly illustrious
Hall of Famer noun phrase

Examples of Hall of Fame in a Sentence

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The most convenient drop-off location is located at the intersection of Main Street and Joe Nuxhall Way in front of the Reds Hall of Fame. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 With more than 30 million albums sold, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2019, and four Glastonbury headlining performances, The Cure’s legacy as one of the U.K.’s most influential bands is undeniable. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 When Derek came with David to the Texans’ facility, the 12-year-old kid got to throw passes to future Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson and went to nearly every offseason workout. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Buster Posey was a splash hire by the San Francisco Giants a month ago as president of baseball operations, his pedigree including three World Series championships with the franchise and a likely Hall of Fame induction on the horizon. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Hall of Fame 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hall of Fame was circa 1853

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“Hall of Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hall%20of%20Fame. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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