American English pronunciation
How to pronounce halls
IPA transcription: ['hɔlz]
Hear “halls” pronounced
['hɔlz]
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['hɔlz]
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Noun
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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
“the elevators were at the end of the hall”
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a large entrance or reception room or area
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a large room for gatherings or entertainment
“lecture hall”
“pool hall”
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a college or university building containing living quarters for students
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the large room of a manor or castle
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a large and imposing house
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English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943)
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United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)
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United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914)
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United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871)
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United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907)
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a large building used by a college or university for teaching or research
“halls of learning”
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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.