A1 noun Neutral #1,452 most common

hallway

/ˈhɔːlweɪ/

A long, narrow passage inside a building that connects different rooms. It is used for walking from one part of a house, school, or office to another.

Examples

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1

I left my umbrella in the hallway near the front door.

I left my umbrella in the hallway near the front door.

2

Visitors are requested to wait in the hallway before the session begins.

Visitors are requested to wait in the hallway before the session begins.

3

Just toss your bags in the hallway for now.

Just toss your bags in the hallway for now.

Word Family

Noun
hallway
Related
hall
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Memory Tip

Think of it as the 'way' through the 'hall' to get to your room.

Quick Quiz

Please leave your wet coat in the _______ so the carpet in the living room stays clean.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hallway

Examples

1

I left my umbrella in the hallway near the front door.

everyday

I left my umbrella in the hallway near the front door.

2

Visitors are requested to wait in the hallway before the session begins.

formal

Visitors are requested to wait in the hallway before the session begins.

3

Just toss your bags in the hallway for now.

informal

Just toss your bags in the hallway for now.

4

The architectural design includes a central hallway to improve airflow.

academic

The architectural design includes a central hallway to improve airflow.

5

The printer is located at the far end of the hallway.

business

The printer is located at the far end of the hallway.

Word Family

Noun
hallway
Related
hall

Common Collocations

long hallway a hallway that has a great length
narrow hallway a hallway that is not wide
walk down the hallway the act of moving through the hallway
dark hallway a hallway with very little light
hallway light the lamp or bulb located in the passage

Common Phrases

down the hallway

further along the passage

at the end of the hallway

located where the passage stops

lined the hallway

placed items along the walls of the passage

Often Confused With

hallway vs aisle

An aisle is a passage between rows of seats or shelves (like in a plane or supermarket), while a hallway is a passage between rooms.

hallway vs lobby

A lobby is a large entrance room, whereas a hallway is a narrow connecting passage.

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Usage Notes

The term 'hallway' is very common in American English; 'corridor' is often used for larger buildings or in British English.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'way' or 'path' instead of 'hallway' when describing the inside of a house.

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Memory Tip

Think of it as the 'way' through the 'hall' to get to your room.

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Word Origin

A compound of 'hall' (a large public room) and 'way' (a path or route).

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one hallway, two hallways Commonly used with the preposition 'in' or 'down'
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Cultural Context

In many American homes, hallways are used as galleries to display family photographs.

Quick Quiz

Please leave your wet coat in the _______ so the carpet in the living room stays clean.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hallway

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balcony

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porch

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A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.

fridge

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