hall
gb/hˈɔl/ us/hˈɔl/
A1
English
~ 1400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Large room for public events
A big room or building where many people can meet for events.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is in the hall
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hall' with 'hallway'; a 'hall' can be a large room, not just a passage.
Synonyms
auditorium (Often specifically refers to a space designed for performances or lectures with seating.)
Antonyms
small room (Opposite in size and function; not suitable for large gatherings.)
Collocations
concert hall
|sports hall
|dining hall
|town hall
|lecture hall
Themes
architecture
|daily life
|events
|arts_entertainment
|sports
|education
Examples
- The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall.
- We met in the town hall to discuss the new park project.
- The concert will take place in the city's largest hall.
- The sports hall is booked for a basketball tournament this weekend.
Learner examples
- The party is in the big hall.
- We have lunch in the dining hall.
- The meeting is in the town hall.
- The school has a sports hall.
Noun
A1
entity
2
Corridor inside a building
A long space inside a building that you walk through to get to other rooms.
Usage pattern:
walk down the hall
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'hall' always means a big public room, but it can also mean a corridor.
Synonyms
hallway (More common in American English; both mean the same thing.)
Antonyms
room (A separate enclosed space, not a passage.)
Collocations
front hall
|long hall
|narrow hall
Themes
architecture
|daily life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I left my shoes in the front hall.
- The bathroom is at the end of the hall.
- We could hear footsteps in the hall outside our door.
Learner examples
- My room is at the end of the hall.
- I saw him in the hall.
- There is a picture in the hall.
Noun
A1
entity
3
Entrance area of building
The part inside the front door of a house where you first enter.
Synonyms
foyer (Often used for more formal or public buildings.)
Antonyms
backyard (An outdoor area behind a house, opposite in location and function.)
Collocations
front hall
|entrance hall
Themes
architecture
|home
|housing
|daily_life
Examples
- Please leave your coat in the hall.
- The children were playing quietly in the entrance hall.
- A large mirror hung in the front hall.
Learner examples
- I put my shoes in the hall.
- She is waiting in the hall.
- There is a table in the front hall.
Noun
B1
entity
4
Large historical house or mansion
A very big and important house, often old and famous.
Synonyms
manor (Specifically refers to a large country house with land.)
Collocations
manor hall
|stately hall
Themes
architecture
|history
|housing
Examples
- They visited the old Tudor hall on their holiday.
- The family has lived in this grand hall for generations.
- Many English villages have a historic hall at their center.
Learner examples
- We went to see the big old hall.
- The rich man lives in a large hall.
- Tourists visit the famous hall.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hall
IPA
GB/hˈɔl/
US/hˈɔl/
Syllables & stress
hall (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (hall)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: hall
- Plural: halls
Word family
Forms
halls
noun
Related words
hallway
noun A2
Expressions
hall of fame
1/hˈɔl əv fˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
Institution honoring notable people
A place or list that celebrates people who are very good at something, like sports or music.
Examples
- She was inducted into the tennis Hall of Fame last year.
- The museum has a Hall of Fame for famous scientists.
music hall
1/mjˈuzɪk hˈɔl/
fixed phrase
Theater for music and shows
A place where people go to watch music and other live shows.
Examples
- They built a new music hall downtown.
- Music halls were very popular in the 19th century.
town hall meeting
1/tˈaʊn hˈɔl mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Public meeting with officials
A meeting where people from a town talk with local leaders about problems and plans.
Examples
- The mayor held a town hall meeting to hear residents' concerns.
- Hundreds attended the town hall meeting about the new park project.