halls
word · lemma: hall
Definition
Large rooms or wide passageways inside buildings, often used for events, gatherings, or as connecting spaces between rooms.
Usage & Nuances
"Halls" can refer to event spaces ("the school halls"), corridors, or entrance areas. In British English, "halls" can also mean student dormitories ("halls of residence"). Typically used in formal or descriptive contexts. Common collocations: "school halls," "concert halls," "in the halls."
Example Sentences
The wedding was held in one of the large halls downtown.
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The students walked quietly through the halls.
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There are several halls in this university for different activities.
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I bumped into my friend in the halls between classes.
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She spent most of the night chatting with new people in the halls at the conference.
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The echoes in the empty halls made the place feel haunted.
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