hallway

noun

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

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Her office is at the end of the hallway. I'll meet you in the front hallway.
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Inside the hammam, an entire hallway is devoted to visually telling their love story through art and historic panels. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The backstory The wide, all-marble hallways of the David Whitney recall a time when downtown residents went to the doctor or dentist in swank environs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026 In the lungs, for instance, wind pushes you around, and the intestine stage features a long, winding hallway. — ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Guests and staff have reportedly heard footsteps in empty hallways, seen glassware moving and doors slamming on their own, or experienced lights acting unusually. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hallway

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First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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hallway

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

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