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hall

 

[ hɔːl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

event venue

A large room or building used for public gatherings, concerts, exhibits, etc. Often found in educational institutions, hotels, and other public spaces.

Synonyms

audience chamber, auditorium, ballroom

Examples of usage

  • The concert was held in the grand hall of the opera house.
  • The graduation ceremony took place in the university hall.
  • The art exhibition was hosted in the local community hall.
Context #2 | Noun

entrance area

An entrance or passageway in a building, often a lobby or corridor.

Synonyms

corridor, foyer, lobby

Examples of usage

  • Please wait for me in the hall while I grab my coat.
  • The hotel's reception hall was elegantly decorated.
  • The museum's main hall featured a stunning display of artifacts.
Context #3 | Verb

to solicit or request

To request or demand participation, attention, or action from someone.

Synonyms

call for, request, solicit

Examples of usage

  • The speaker hall ed for the audience's support on the new initiative.
  • She hall ed for volunteers to help with the charity event.
  • The organizers hall ed for donations to support the cause.

Translations

Translations of the word "hall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salão

🇮🇳 हॉल

🇩🇪 Halle

🇮🇩 aula

🇺🇦 зал

🇵🇱 hala

🇯🇵 ホール

🇫🇷 hall

🇪🇸 salón

🇹🇷 salon

🇰🇷 홀

🇸🇦 قاعة

🇨🇿 hala

🇸🇰 hala

🇨🇳 大厅

🇸🇮 dvorana

🇮🇸 salur

🇰🇿 зал

🇬🇪 დარბაზი

🇦🇿 zal

🇲🇽 salón

Etymology

The word 'hall' originated from the Old English word 'heall' which meant a large house or residence. Over time, it evolved to refer to a large room or building used for various purposes. The concept of a hall has been present in human history for centuries, serving as a central gathering place for social, cultural, and educational events. Today, halls can be found in a wide range of settings, from educational institutions and event venues to residential buildings and public spaces.

See also: hallmark, hallway.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,621, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.