hallway

American  

[hawl-way] / ˈhɔlˌweɪ /

noun

• hallways
  plural

1. a corridor, as in a building.

2. an entrance hall.

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hallway British  

/ ˈhɔːlˌweɪ /

noun

1. a hall or corridor

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• hallways
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of hallway

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; hall + way ¹

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

hallway hallways

For example, vacuuming an empty hallway is a simple task that can be automated with relatively little data.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Damp patches and water damage mark the hallway ceiling of her flat, and the windows do not shut properly.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

The hallway to the bathrooms was lined with the movie posters that CAP has screened as part of their free film series, Reel Progress.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

Leona Harper's coat still hangs in the hallway of her family home.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

I head for the bathroom in the front hallway and lock the door behind me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Some rested on cots and benches with their dogs in hallways, while others lay with blankets on the floors of classrooms where desks and chairs were pushed to the side.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

I wouldn’t say I was dancing down the hallways, but I was climbing up the walls for sure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

With their dated decor, hotel-like hallways, overhead ceiling tiles and abandoned office spaces, the Backrooms resemble the overlooked non-places of modern life – spaces many people recognize but rarely notice.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

Employees bark in the hallways, urging attendees to sign up for next year or join the CrimeCon Cruise.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

We were walking through the hallways at the back of the lunch line, like usual.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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Related Words

• corridor
• entrance

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