Pronunciation

/hɔːl/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A large room or building for public gatherings, often used for formal events, meetings, or dining; sometimes found in schools, colleges, or churches. For example: “The grand ballroom was transformed into a magnificent banquet hall for the royal wedding.”
• Noun (n): In a university or college, a building or part of a building where students eat, socialize, or have meetings. For example: “The freshmen gathered in the main hall for their orientation session.”
• Noun (n): The central area or corridor of a building, especially one with rooms leading off it. For example: “The old manor house had a long, oak-paneled hallway that echoed with each footstep.”
• Noun (n): In a dormitory, a large room shared by several people sleeping in separate beds. For example: “Each dormitory floor houses two large halls, accommodating up to 20 students each.”

Phrases

• “In the hall of fame”: Refers to a place that honors exceptional individuals or achievements.
• “Hall pass”: A permission slip allowing a student to leave class or roam the halls during school hours.
• “To make one’s presence felt in the hall of power”: To become influential in a high-level decision-making environment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The assembly hall resonated with applause as the speaker took the stage.”
• Noun: “After dinner, guests spilled out from the dining hall into the gardens.”
• Noun: “During the fire drill, all students were required to evacuate the dormitory halls immediately.”

Synonyms

• Auditorium
• Assembly room
• Banquet room
• Common room
• Corridor
• Foyer
• Lobby
• Passage
• Room
• Vestibule