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hallway

American  
[hawl-wey] / ˈhɔlˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a corridor, as in a building.

  2. an entrance hall.

hallway British  
/ ˈhɔːlˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a hall or corridor

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Etymology

Origin of hallway

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

Example Sentences

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They all walked down the hallway together, and entered the courtroom together, too.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"Then they decided to move us to another space off the same hallway, which was a little bigger, but just as disgusting - just as depressing."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Yet, Andie holds her head high in the hallway while Blane’s is bowed in the courtyard, dodging stares.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Neon lights make the dark, cool hallway and rooms feel like you’re aboard a spaceship.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

There was a tap at the door, and two or three kids in the middle of the room whispered and leaned forward to see out into the hallway.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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