hallway
UK: ˈhɔːlweɪ | US: ˈhɔːlweɪ
n. a corridor or passage in a building, typically connecting rooms or leading to exits.
The word "hallway" combines "hall," derived from Old English heall (a large room or covered space, often in a communal building), and "way," from Old English weg (a path or route). Historically, "hall" referred to a central gathering space in buildings (e.g., manor halls), while "way" denoted a passage. Over time, "hallway" emerged to describe connecting passages in structures, retaining the idea of a path (way) within a building's interior space (hall).
She hung family photos along the narrow hallway.
The hotel’s hallway was brightly lit and carpeted.
Children raced down the school hallway between classes.
A fire extinguisher is mounted near the hallway exit.
The apartment’s hallway leads to three bedrooms.