First Known Use: before 12th century
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hall
noun \ˈhȯl\
: a usually long, narrow passage inside a building with doors that lead to rooms on the sides
: the area inside the entrance of a building
: a large room or building for meetings, entertainment, etc.
Full Definition of HALL
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a : the castle or house of a medieval king or noble b : the chief living room in such a structure
2
: the manor house of a landed proprietor
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: a large usually imposing building for public or semipublic purposes
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a (1) : a building used by a college or university for some special purpose (2) : dormitory b : a college or a division of a college at some universities c (1) : the common dining room of an English college (2) : a meal served there
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a : the entrance room of a building : lobby b : a corridor or passage in a building
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: a large room for assembly : auditorium
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: a place used for public entertainment
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Origin of HALL
Middle English halle, from Old English heall; akin to Old High German halla hall, Latin cella small room, celare to conceal — more at hell
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Charles Francis 1821–1871 Am. arctic explorer
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Charles Martin 1863–1914 Am. chem. & manuf.
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John L(ewis) 1934– Am. physicist
HALL Defined for Kids
hall
noun \ˈhȯl\
Definition of HALL for Kids
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: a passage in a building that leads to rooms : corridor
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: an entrance room
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: a large building used for public purposes <city hall>
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: a building or large room set apart for a special purpose <a dining hall>
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