Hallway

/ˈhɔːl.weɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.

She walked down the hallway, trying to remember where her classroom was located.

A corridor or a passage that connects different parts of a building.

The hallway was decorated with paintings and photographs from local artists.

An area in a home or building that provides access to rooms.

He placed a coat rack in the hallway for guests to hang their jackets.

From the words 'hall' + 'way', referring to a way leading to a hall or large room.

down the hallway:

Refers to moving along a hallway, often used to indicate direction.

hallway monitor:

A student assigned to supervise behavior in the hallway.

in the hallway:

Inside the corridor or passageway of a building.

The place where students gather when they're not in class.

I always hang out in the hallway during lunch.

A term often used in schools to refer to the social space between classes.

The hallway is where all the gossip happens.