hallway

[ hawl-wey ]

noun

1. a corridor, as in a building.
2. an entrance hall.

hallway

/ ˈhɔːlˌweɪ /

noun

1. a hall or corridor

Word History and Origins

Origin of hallway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; hall + way ¹

Example Sentences

At the Produce last week, hallway floors were covered with a layer of dust while trash piled in corners.

From Los Angeles Times

"Quincy was walking down the hallway tearing his hair out," Ritenour later recalled.

From BBC

“Baby’s fine,” Broussard told Fails, who was sitting in the hallway.

From Salon

Langill works fast: The jersey Freeman wore when he hit the iconic Game 1 grand slam was already framed and hanging in a Dodger Stadium hallway during Game 2 the next day.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Bayman, who lives in Dalston, said he had been upset when he discovered his bike was no longer in the communal hallway of his block of flats.

From BBC

Related Words

• corridor
• entrance