Hall

Pronunciation: /hɔl/

Definitions of hall

noun a building or large room used for meetings, concerts, or other events

Example Sentences

A1 The school hall is where we have our assemblies.

A2 She walked down the long hall to get to her classroom.

B1 The conference hall was filled with people attending the event.

B2 The grand hall in the palace was decorated with intricate tapestries.

C1 The town hall is where important meetings and decisions are made.

C2 The hall of fame celebrates the achievements of outstanding individuals in various fields.

Examples of hall in a Sentence

formal The conference will take place in the main hall of the hotel.

informal Let's meet at the entrance hall before heading to the event.

slang I heard there's a secret party happening in the frat hall tonight.

figurative In the hall of fame, only the most accomplished athletes are honored.

Grammatical Forms of hall

• past tense: halled
• plural: halls
• comparative: more hall
• superlative: most hall
• present tense: hall
• future tense: will hall
• perfect tense: have halled
• continuous tense: is halling
• singular: hall
• positive degree: hall
• infinitive: to hall
• gerund: halling
• participle: halling

Origin and Evolution of hall

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hall' originated from the Old English word 'heall' which referred to a large, covered area used for gatherings or feasting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hall' evolved to refer to a large room in a building, typically used for meetings or events. It has also come to be associated with prestigious buildings such as town halls or concert halls.