hall

A1
Pronunciation
/hɔːl/
/hɔl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A corridor; a hallway.

Example Sentences
  • The drinking fountain was out in the hall.
2 Definition

A meeting room.

Example Sentences
  • The hotel had three halls for conferences, and two were in use by the convention.
3 Definition

A manor house (originally because a magistrate's court was held in the hall of his mansion).

Example Sentences
  • The duke lived in a great hall overlooking the sea.
4 Definition

A building providing student accommodation at a university.

Example Sentences
  • The student government hosted several social events so that students from different halls would intermingle.
5 Definition

The principal room of a secular medieval building.

6 Definition

Cleared passageway through a crowd, as for dancing.

7 Definition

A place for special professional education, or for conferring professional degrees or licences.

Example Sentences
  • a Divinity Hall; Apothecaries' Hall
8 Definition

A living room.