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hall

noun
hall pronunciation English hɔːl hall pronunciation American hɔːl
 
1 (also hallway) (North American English also entry) a space or passage inside the entrance or front door of a buildingShe ran into the hall and up the stairs. see also entrance hall2 (North American English also hallway) a passage in a building with rooms down either side
Synonym
corridor
I headed for Scott's office down the hall.
3 a building or large room for public meetings, meals, concerts, etca concert/banqueting/sports/exhibition, etc. hallThere are three dining halls on campus.The Royal Albert Hall (British English) A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. see also city hall, dance hall, guildhall, music hall, town hall4 (British English) = hall of residenceShe's living in hall(s).5 (British English) (often as part of a name) a large country houseHaddon Hall