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hallway

noun · /ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ · Level 2 · Intermediate

What does hallway mean?

hallway (noun): a corridor in a building that connects rooms.

Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

How do you pronounce hallway?

/ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

Where does hallway come from?

From hall + way.

Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What does “hallway” mean?

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

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repetition of an activity to improve a skill

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