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Definition of hall

hall

/hɔːl/
hall

Plural:halls
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• noun

1

A passageway or corridor in a building that provides access to various adjacent rooms.

Example

"The children ran down the long hall and into the kitchen for breakfast."


2

A large room or entire building designated for public gatherings, concerts, meetings, or administrative functions.

Example

"The local orchestra performed a breathtaking symphony at the city's main concert hall."


3

A building on a university or college campus dedicated to student housing or academic instruction.

Example

"She lived in a historic residence hall during her freshman year of college."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'heall' (spacious roofed residence or temple), of Germanic origin. It is ultimately derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to cover' or 'conceal'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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