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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The hallways outside the locker room, where people congregated behind the scenes, trafficked in relationships. Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 President Donald Trump's mug shot, one of the most infamous photos of the president that became a symbol of defiance for Trump and his supporters, now proudly hangs in the hallway outside the Oval Office. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Rihanna disappeared into the hallway with one son while Rocky walked toward the elevators with the other. Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Louden declines this offer, then goes out into the hallway and does some pushups. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 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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