hall
way
Plural
hallways
1
a space inside a building entrance, which connects to the other rooms
- She hung family photos along the hallway leading to the bedrooms.
- The hallway was so narrow that two people couldn't walk side by side.
- The hotel's hallway had plush carpet and dim lighting.
- The fire alarm echoed through the school's hallway.
2
the area immediately inside the entrance or front door of a building or house
- She left her muddy boots in the hallway to avoid dirtying the carpet.
- The hallway was cluttered with coats, shoes, and umbrellas.
- A mirror in the hallway made the small space seem larger.
- The cat always naps in the sunny spot by the hallway window.
- They decorated the hallway with a vintage console table and a welcome mat.
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