hallway — a corridor or passage in a building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a corridor or passage in a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
Example Sentences
- The ghost in the hotel only appears in the hallway at midnight.
- My locker is at the end of the hallway near the stairs.
- The janitor was mopping the hallway when I accidentally stepped on it.
hallway
NOUN[/ˈhɔːlweɪ/]
a corridor or passage in a building
The children ran through the hallway after school ended.
People walked through the hallway to reach different offices. (HALL + PATHWAY = HALLWAY)
The hallway led through a doorway toward a new pathway.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Hallway originated in the 16th century as a compound of 'hall' (a large room) and 'way' (a path or passage). The term developed from the literal meaning of a passage connecting large rooms to its modern sense of a corridor or entrance passage in a building.
Breakdown
hall (a large room or main chamber) + way (a path, passage, or route), combining to denote a passageway connecting rooms.
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📝Examples
“The ghost in the hotel only appears in the hallway at midnight.”
“My locker is at the end of the hallway near the stairs.”
“The janitor was mopping the hallway when I accidentally stepped on it.”
“The sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.”
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