hallway

noun
UK: /ˈhɔːl.weɪ/
US: /ˈhɔːl.weɪ/

  1. A passage inside a building or house that leads to other rooms.

    1. The hallway is very long and narrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. She walked down the hallway to her bedroom, eager to relax after a long day. [ ] [ ]

  2. The area near the entrance of a building.

    1. I left my bag in the hallway. [ ] [ ]
    2. The delivery driver left the package in the hallway outside my apartment door. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

corridor entrance passageway lobby

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hallway" in English means: A passage inside a building or house that leads to other rooms., The area near the entrance of a building..

The phonetic transcription of "hallway" is /ˈhɔːl.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈhɔːl.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hallway": corridor, entrance, passageway, lobby.

Example usage of "hallway": "The hallway is very long and narrow.". More examples on the page.