Hall — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhȯl/

Meaning & Definition of Hall

Hall (noun)

  1. the castle or house of a medieval king or noble
  2. the chief living room in such a structure
  3. the manor house of a landed proprietor

Hall (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the entrance room of a building

    "the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall"

    similar: entranceway, entry, entryway, foyer, hallway, lobby, vestibule
    related: antechamber, anteroom, lounge, waiting room, door, doorway, entrance, portal, threshold

  2. a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building

    "the bedroom is at the end of the hall"

    similar: concourse, corridor, gallery, hallway, passageway
    related: arcade, breezeway, cloister, loggia, piazza

  3. a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings

    "the concert hall was full"

    similar: amphitheater, arena, auditorium, garden, theater
    related: arena theater, music hall, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round, ballroom, lyceum, chamber, house, senate, cafetorium

  4. a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior

    "from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies"

    similar: foyer, lobby
    related: entranceway, entry, entryway, hallway, vestibule, concourse, corridor, gallery, passageway, antechamber, anteroom, chamber, waiting room

  5. a large impressive residence

    "Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays"

    similar: castle, château, estate, hacienda, manor, manor house, manse, mansion, palace, villa
    related: showplace, abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation, hearth, home, house, lodging(s), pad, place, housing, nest, quarter(s), residency, roof, great house, country house, countryseat, aerie, penthouse, salon, suite, town house

  6. a large, magnificent, or massive building

    "on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture"

    similar: cathedral, edifice, palace, tower
    related: construction, erection, structure, castle, château, countryseat, estate, hacienda, manor, manor house, mansion, showplace, villa, mausoleum, memorial, monument

Related Entry: Hall of Fame (phrase)

Hall of Fame is a different word from Hall. The synonyms below are for Hall of Fame, not for hall.

  1. individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class

    "With that over-the top reception, she won a place in the wedding planners' Hall of Fame."

    similar: A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, elite, fat, flower, illuminati, pick, pink, pride, priesthood, prime, royalty, upper crust, cream of the crop
    related: establishment, gentry, nobility, quality, society, top, top drawer, upper class, caviar, who's who
    near: commoners, herd, hoi polloi, masses, millions, mob, multitude, rank and file, unwashed

Related Entry: Music hall (noun)

Music hall is a different word from Hall. The synonyms below are for music hall, not for hall.

  1. as in theater-in-the-round, arena theater

    similar: arena theater, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round, amphitheater, arena, auditorium, garden, hall, theater, ballroom, lyceum, chamber, house, senate, cafetorium

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hall

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hall:

entranceway, entry, entryway, foyer, hallway, lobby, vestibule, concourse, corridor, gallery, passageway, amphitheater, arena, auditorium, garden, theater, castle, château, estate, hacienda, manor, manor house, manse, mansion, palace, villa, cathedral, edifice, tower

Related Words for Hall

antechamber, anteroom, lounge, waiting room, door, doorway, entrance, portal, threshold, arcade, breezeway, cloister, loggia, piazza, arena theater, music hall, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round, ballroom, lyceum, chamber, house, senate, cafetorium, showplace, abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation

Origin & Etymology of Hall

Middle English halle, from Old English heall; akin to Old High German halla hall, Latin cella small room, celare to conceal hell

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Hall

Words & Phrases Containing Hall

Hall effect, Hall of Fame, hall monitor

Frequently Asked Questions about Hall

What does "Hall" mean?

"Hall" means the castle or house of a medieval king or noble. As a noun, it is defined as: the castle or house of a medieval king or noble. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hall"?

Other words for "Hall" include entranceway, entry, entryway, foyer, hallway, lobby, vestibule and concourse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hall" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hall"?

There are 83 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hall". Common alternatives include entranceway, entry, entryway, foyer, hallway, lobby, vestibule, concourse, corridor and gallery.

How do you use "Hall" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hall" in a sentence: "the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall"; "the bedroom is at the end of the hall"; "the concert hall was full".

Is "Hall" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hall" is a noun.

Is "Hall" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Hall" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Hall"?

"Hall" is pronounced /ˈhȯl/.

What is the origin of the word "Hall"?

"Hall" comes from Middle English halle, from Old English heall; akin to Old High German halla hall, Latin cella small room, celare to conceal hell. First known use: before 12th century.