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hallway

American  
[hawl-wey] / ˈhɔlˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a corridor, as in a building.

  2. an entrance hall.


hallway British  
/ ˈhɔːlˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a hall or corridor

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Etymology

Origin of hallway

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

Example Sentences

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Citing law enforcement sources, NBC Bay Area also reported that the deceased woman found in a hallway of the hotel was believed to be Jones and that police did not suspect foul play.

From Los Angeles Times

“It never felt as good as it feels to run into people in the hallway and be glad they’re here.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was evacuated to a nearby toll gate with about 50 other people and spent the night in the hallway there.

From BBC

A few minutes later, Fair slings her backpack over her arm, sticks the radio in her pocket and quickly winds her way through the hallway to the garage.

From Los Angeles Times

We settled on a few places, including beneath a skylight that streamed natural light into a hallway.

From Los Angeles Times