Synonyms for

Hallway

Verb / ˈhɔ:ˌlweɪ / Another word for hallway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a passage in a building with rooms on either side, typically one forming an entrance or connecting one part of a building with another

Synonyms & similar words

hall corridor passageway entryway foyer entrance vestibule lobby aisle gangway walkway passage way interior inside center heart core

Synonyms by register

Formal

corridor passage conduit gallery

Informal

hall aisle entryway

Literary

nave vestibule ambulatory

Antonyms

exterior outside open space expanse clearing exteriority

Common collocations

  • long hallway
  • narrow hallway
  • wide hallway
  • dark hallway
  • empty hallway
  • hotel hallway
  • school hallway
  • hallway carpet

Word family

noun hallway

Usage note

While 'hall' can be a synonym, 'hallway' specifically refers to a passage within a building. Avoid using 'hallway' for outdoor paths.

Example sentences

  1. The hallway was filled with students rushing to their next class.
  2. I saw a spider in the hallway and had to ask someone to remove it.
  3. The hallway was dark and eerie at night.
  4. The janitor was cleaning the hallway with a mop.
  5. The hallway smelled like fresh paint after the renovation.

Quotes

  • I'm not a businessman; I'm a business, man! - Jay-Z
  • I'm not the best in the hallway, but I'm pretty good on the field. - Megan Rapinoe
  • To be able to knock out a hallway window and throw a sofa out of it was a therapy of sorts. - Joe Strummer

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