hallway-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: a corridor or narrow passageway

Commentary: HALLWAY[+structure][+architectural][+corridor]
NOTE: implies a connection between other areas, but is not a room itself.

Examples:
Our hotel room was on the third floor at the end of the hallway.
Mary was chatting with Bob in the hallway about the new project.
Sally tripped over a slick spot while running down the hallway.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: an entrance room to a building

Commentary: HALLWAY[+structure][+architectural][+room][+entrance][+building]
NOTE: implies an open area by the entrance to a building

Examples:
The visitor stood in the hallway while the butler announced his presence.
The front doors of the manor opened onto a marble entrance hallway.
We left our shoes on the mat in the front hallway.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1