Synonyms for

Hall

Verb / hɔ:l / Another word for hall — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a passageway or room for public use, typically in a school or large building

Synonyms & similar words

hallway manse margueriteradclyffehall anteroom foyer dorm gstanleyhall manorhall antechamber lobby studentresidence mansion residencehall vestibule radclyffehall dormitory hall mansionhouse entrancehall residence charlesfrancishall granvillestanleyhall charlesmartinhall asaphhall corridor passage foyer entryway lobby atrium vestibule antechamber gallery passageway aisle walkway gangway arcade cloister peristyle loggia portico veranda

Synonyms by register

Formal

corridor passage concourse vestibule

Informal

hallway entryway lobby foyer

Literary

aisle nave gallery

Antonyms

cell closet cubbyhole nook alcove compartment

Common collocations

  • entrance hall
  • main hall
  • grand hall
  • school hall
  • village hall
  • hall of residence
  • hall of fame
  • hall pass

Word family

noun hall
verb hall
adjective halls

Usage note

While 'hall' can refer to a corridor, it most commonly refers to a large room or a building. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I saw my friends in the hall and we walked to class together.
  2. The school assembly was held in the hall.
  3. The museum had a hall filled with ancient artifacts.
  4. I walked through the hall to get to the bathroom.
  5. The hotel had a grand hall for weddings and events.

Quotes

  • The hall is a place of gathering and celebration.
  • The hall is the heart of the building.
  • The hall echoes with the sounds of students rushing to class.

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