# hallway

/ˈhɔɫˌweɪ/ (US) · /hˈɔːlweɪ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hallway
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

a long, narrow passage inside a building that connects different rooms.

For teachers: a corridor or passage in a building into which rooms open.

## Examples

- The light at the end of the hallway is on.
- I left my muddy boots in the hallway so I wouldn't get the carpet dirty in the living room.
- The architect designed the hallway with high ceilings and skylights to prevent the narrow space from feeling cramped or dark during the winter months.

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