hallways
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/ˈhɔlˌweɪz/
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/ˈhɔːlweɪz/
(hallway)
passage in a building
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hallway' originates from the combination of 'hall' and 'way', where 'hall' referred to a large room or building and 'way' meant a path or route.
Historical Evolution
'hall' from Old English 'heall' meaning 'large room' combined with 'way' from Old English 'weg' meaning 'path'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a large room or passage, but over time it evolved to specifically mean a corridor in a building.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a corridor or passageway in a building, typically with rooms opening onto it.
The hallways were decorated with paintings.
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