hall — meaning in English

English meaning

• concourse noun A large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.
• hall noun A passage or corridor inside a building.
• lobby noun An entrance hall or waiting area in a building.

Senses

hall is used for these senses in English:

• concourse A large open space in or in front of a building where people can gather, particularly one joining various paths, as in a rail station or airport terminal, or providing access to and linking the platforms in a railway terminus.
• hall A large meeting room.
• lobby An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor.

concourse — full definition

1. noun A large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.
2. noun A large crowd of people gathered together.

hall — full definition

1. noun A passage or corridor inside a building.
2. noun A large room used for meetings, events, or gatherings.
3. noun A large house, especially a historic manor.

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