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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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They all walked down the hallway together, and entered the courtroom together, too.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Lindsay asked, screams echoing in the gray-tiled hallway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Yet, Andie holds her head high in the hallway while Blane’s is bowed in the courtyard, dodging stares.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The sergeant told the court Natalie was found lying on the first floor, with her head in the living room and her feet protruding into the hallway.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

I see Lily’s pigtails poking around the corner, but she makes the wise decision to stay in the hallway.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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