hall

/hɔl/
noun
  1. A corridor or passageway in a building that connects rooms.
    • The children ran down the hall to get to their classroom before the bell rang.
    • Please hang your coat in the hall closet before coming into the living room.
    • The hotel room was at the very end of the long, carpeted hall.
  2. A large room or building used for public events, meetings, or performances.
    • The town hall meeting was packed with residents who wanted to discuss the new park.
    • The wedding reception was held in a beautiful hall decorated with flowers and lights.
    • The concert hall has excellent acoustics for classical music.
  3. A building or part of a building that serves as a residence for students at a college or university.
    • Each hall has a common room where students can relax and watch TV.
    • The dining hall serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all students.
    • She lived in a dormitory hall during her first year at university.
  4. The main entrance area or lobby of a building.
    • The grand hall of the museum features a marble staircase and a chandelier.
    • Guests waited in the hall for the host to greet them.
    • Please leave your umbrella in the stand by the door in the hall.