American English pronunciation

How to pronounce halls

IPA transcription: ['hɔlz]

Hear “halls” pronounced

['hɔlz]

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Noun

  • an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

    “the elevators were at the end of the hall”

  • a large entrance or reception room or area

  • a large room for gatherings or entertainment

    “lecture hall”

    “pool hall”

  • a college or university building containing living quarters for students

  • the large room of a manor or castle

  • a large and imposing house

  • English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943)

  • United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)

  • United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914)

  • United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871)

  • United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907)

  • a large building used by a college or university for teaching or research

    “halls of learning”

  • a large building for meetings or entertainment

Usage examples

  • Passing through the front entrance is a large lobby flanked by two main halls.
  • Richmond Fire-Rescue has seven fire halls, and responds to fire-rescue calls and medical emergencies.
  • Entering to some of the halls requires tracking devices.
  • It is encountered throughout East Asia, including in some Japanese Buddhist Main Halls.
  • There are three fire halls in the Township.
  • A tumulus from the Hallstatt time period was found near Ballens.
  • The station is unique in that it does not have its own entrance halls.
  • Three large residence halls occupy the western edge of campus.
  • Hallstrom was born in San Antonio, Texas.
  • He brandished a gun and staggered through the halls in search of his rival.