hall

hall · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A corridor or passageway in a building.

  2. 2.

    A large room for gatherings, concerts, or other events.

  3. 3.

    The entrance area of a house or building.

  4. 4.

    A large building used for a specific purpose.

  5. 5.

    (British) A large country house or mansion.

Forms

plural: halls

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hall of fame — An honor roll of distinguished people.
  • •
    town hall — A building for local government.
  • •
    city hall — The administration building of a city.
  • •
    entrance hall — A foyer or lobby.
  • •
    dining hall — A large room for communal eating.

Related words

See also: building, corridor, hallway, room
Synonyms: auditorium, corridor, foyer, passage

Etymology

From Old English heall ("hall, dwelling, house"), from Proto-Germanic *hallō ("hall, covered place").