hall — a large room or building for meetings, concerts, or other events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large room or building for meetings, concerts, or other events
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɔːl/
Example Sentences
- The student got lost in the hall and ended up in the janitor's closet thinking it was the bathroom.
- The university hall can accommodate over 2,000 students.
- My voice echoed so loudly in the empty hall that even the ghosts complained about the noise.
hall
NOUN[/hɔːl/]
a large room or building for meetings, concerts, or other events
Grand concert hall with orchestra performing
The maestro's call echoes through the hall as a golden ball shines above all!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hall' derives from Old English 'heall', which came from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'large roofed building'. Originally referring to a spacious structure with a prominent roof, the term evolved through medieval usage to denote the great feasting halls of nobility, eventually generalizing to mean any large interior space or formal gathering place.
Breakdown
Old English 'heall' (large roofed structure) → Middle English 'halle' → Modern English 'hall'. The root traces to Proto-Germanic *hallaz, related to concepts of roofing and enclosed large spaces used for communal purposes.
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📝Examples
“The student got lost in the hall and ended up in the janitor's closet thinking it was the bathroom.”
“The university hall can accommodate over 2,000 students.”
“My voice echoed so loudly in the empty hall that even the ghosts complained about the noise.”
“Please gather in the main hall for the important announcement.”
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