Hallway (noun)

1. A corridor in a building, especially one connecting rooms or leading to the outside.
2. A path or passage in a building or open area.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from hall + way. the original sense was "a large room for entertaining guests in a house", later "a corridor in a building".

Examples:

1. She walked down the long hallway to her room.
2. The artwork hanging in the hallway made the house feel like a museum.
3. The entrance hallway was lined with coat hooks.
4. The hallway leading to the kitchen was narrow and dark.
5. The school hallway was crowded with students between classes.