hallway

noun

ˈhȯl-ˌwā How to pronounce hallway (audio)
Definition of hallwaynext
1
as in corridor
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the hallway between the bedroom and bathroom was strewn with toys

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2
as in foyer
the entrance room of a building visitors to the Georgian mansion are received in a handsomely proportioned hallway featuring an open staircase

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Recent Examples of hallway Going down the other hallway will lead you toward changing rooms (including a space for guests of non-conforming gender) and an indoor area with hot and cold pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 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. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 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 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 See All Example Sentences for hallway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallway
  1. corridor
  2. foyer
  3. passageway
  4. lobby
  5. concourse
  6. hall
Noun
  • Tehran has previously threatened to block the Bab al-Mandab Strait between Yemen and Djibouti and Eritrea, another vital maritime corridor.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • Stepping into the double-height foyer, a grand staircase with wrought-iron detailing curves to the second floor.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of foyer
Noun
  • The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its sitting in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters.
    — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters.
    — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of passageway
Noun
  • 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.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of lobby
Noun
  • 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.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of concourse
Noun
  • Espinoza has stopped short of shutting down the hall, though, and the state board has no enforcement arm.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Amid the photos, though, the model shared comments about photographers breaking into the town hall during the couple's nuptials.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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