hall (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /hɔːl/
Definition
A large room or building used for public gatherings, such as concerts, exhibitions, or banquets.
Examples
The town hall was packed for the annual fireworks display.
They rented a large hall for their wedding reception.
The concert hall was famous for its excellent acoustics.
How to Use hall
- in the hall (prepositional phrase)
- Located within the hallway or entrance area of a building. — "The mail was left in the hall."
- town hall (collocation)
- The main administrative building of a town or city. — "The mayor gave a speech at the town hall."
- concert hall (collocation)
- A building or room designed for musical performances. — "We bought tickets for the symphony at the concert hall."
- hall of residence (collocation)
- A building providing accommodation for students at a college or university. — "She lived in a hall of residence during her first year."
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