hallways

word · lemma: hallway

Definition

Long, narrow passageways inside buildings, usually connecting rooms or areas.

Usage & Nuances

"Hallways" is the plural of "hallway." Often used in schools, offices, and apartment buildings. Common phrases: "in the hallway," "down the hallway." Not the same as a large main entrance (lobby).

Example Sentences

The students waited in the hallways before class.

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There are paintings hanging in the hallways.

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The hotel has long hallways on every floor.

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Kids were whispering secrets in the hallways during lunch break.

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The sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallways late at night.

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I got lost trying to find my room in those twisting hallways.

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