hallway
word
/ˈhɔɫˌweɪ/
HAWL-way
/hˈɔːlweɪ/
HAWL-way
Definition
A hallway is a long passage inside a building that connects rooms or different parts of the building. People walk through it to go from one room to another.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday English, especially American English. It usually means an indoor passage; 'corridor' is often more formal or common in schools, offices, and hotels. In homes, people may also say 'hall'.
Spanish: pasillo - corredor (interior)Portuguese (BR): corredor - hallPortuguese (PT): corredor - hallChinese (Simplified): 走廊Chinese (Traditional): 走廊Hindi: गलियारा - दालानArabic: ممر - ردهةBengali: করিডোর - হলওয়েRussian: коридор - прихожаяJapanese: 廊下Vietnamese: hành langKorean: 복도Turkish: koridor - holUrdu: راہ داری - ہال وےIndonesian: lorong - koridor
Example Sentences
The bathroom is at the end of the hallway.
basic
There is a small table in the hallway.
basic
The dog is sleeping in the hallway.
basic
The kids ran through the hallway with their shoes on.
natural
I heard someone walking down the hallway last night.
natural
Can you leave the package in the hallway for me?
natural