noun
halls
noun
1
Student housing at a university, especially in the UK ("halls of residence").
"Most first-years live in halls during their first term."
How to Use Halls
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShorthand for university dormitory housing, mostly used in British English.
UK vs US
British English calls student housing "halls"; American English usually says "dorms."
Word Forms
Hallses plural
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