noun
Uncommon
hallway
HAWL-way
Hallway (noun) means a corridor connecting rooms inside a building. Example: “Her locker was halfway down the school hallway.”
noun
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A corridor connecting rooms inside a building.
"Her locker was halfway down the school hallway."
"They hung family photos along the hallway wall."
"Please leave your muddy boots in the hallway before coming in."
How to use hallway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe passage that links rooms together inside a house or building.
Common pairings
down the hallway
narrow hallway
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Word forms
- Plural
- hallways
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of hall + way.
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What does “hallway” mean?
The word “hallway” means a corridor connecting rooms inside a building. In plain terms, the passage that links rooms together inside a house or building.
How do you pronounce “hallway”?
“Hallway” is pronounced HAWL-way (/ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hallway” in a sentence?
Here is “hallway” used in a sentence: “Her locker was halfway down the school hallway.”
What part of speech is “hallway”?
“Hallway” is a noun.
Is “hallway” a common word?
“Hallway” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a hallway and a corridor?
A hallway and a corridor both refer to a passage connecting rooms inside a building, and the terms are largely interchangeable. "Corridor" is somewhat more common in British English and in larger institutional buildings, while "hallway" is widely used in both British and American English, especially for homes.
What is the difference between a hallway and a hall?
A hallway specifically refers to a corridor connecting rooms inside a building. "Hall" can mean the same thing but can also refer to a large room used for events or gatherings, such as a "town hall," so hallway is the more precise term for the connecting passage.
Is hallway used the same way in homes and large buildings?
Yes, hallway applies to the connecting passage in both a private home and a larger building like an office or school, though in bigger institutional buildings "corridor" is sometimes preferred as a more formal equivalent.
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