Synonyms for

Halls

Noun / hɔ:lz / Another word for halls — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Halls refer to the entrance or passageway in a building.

Synonyms & similar words

anteroom dorm mansion hall antechamber vestibule manse foyer hallway residence dormitory lobby corridor passage entranceway entryway foyer vestibule lobby gallery aisle walkway passageway gangway arcade hallway ambulatory cloister peristyle portico stoop veranda

Synonyms by register

Formal

corridors passageways aisles galleries

Informal

hallways passages walkways

Literary

arcades vestibules

Antonyms

closets rooms chambers apartments dens nooks

Common collocations

  • empty halls
  • long halls
  • grand halls
  • halls of residence
  • halls of fame
  • halls of power
  • halls of justice

Word family

noun hall

Usage note

The word 'halls' most commonly refers to long passages in a building or a large room. It can also refer to a place of residence, such as 'halls of residence'.

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Example sentences

  1. I walked down the halls of the museum and admired the paintings.
  2. The principal made an announcement over the loudspeaker in the school halls.
  3. The doctor's office was located at the end of the hall.
  4. The hotel had a grand entrance with a marble hall and chandeliers.
  5. I bumped into my friend in the shopping mall's crowded halls.

Quotes

  • "The halls of history are lined with forgotten heroes." - Unknown
  • "The halls of memory are open to the artist." - Unknown
  • "The halls of the mind are vast and complex." - Unknown

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