Hall (noun)

1. A large room used for gatherings or events.
2. A long narrow passage in a building.
3. A corridor or passage in a building that leads to other rooms.
4. A large building or part of a building used for a specific purpose.
5. A college or university building, often used as a dormitory.

Origin:

Middle english hall, from old english heall; akin to old high german halla hall, latin cella room, storeroom.

Examples:

1. The ballroom was the largest hall in the hotel.
2. The hall was filled with people waiting for the concert to begin.
3. She walked down the hall to her bedroom.
4. The lecture hall was packed with students.
5. The hall was used for student housing in the college.