English Words Starting With H

• hall

  nounA2
  /hɔːl/A large room or building used for public gatherings, events, or as an entrance passageway in a building.
• hall church

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈhɔːl ˌtʃɜːtʃ/A type of large Christian church in which the aisles are the same height as the central nave, creating a unified, hall-like interior space.
• hall effect

  nounC1
  /ˈhɔːl ɪˌfekt/A physical phenomenon where a voltage (the Hall voltage) is generated perpendicular to both an electric current and a magnetic field applied to a conductor.
• hall of fame

  nounB2
  /ˌhɔːl əv ˈfeɪm/A physical or metaphorical space honouring individuals who have achieved excellence and distinction in a particular field.
• hall of famer

  nounC1
  /ˌhɔːl əv ˈfeɪmə/A person inducted into an official hall of fame honoring their outstanding achievements in a particular field.
• hall of residence

  nounC2
  /ˌhɔːl əv ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/A university or college building where students live during their studies.
• hall pass

  nounB2
  /ˈhɔːl ˌpɑːs/A written or verbal permission given to a student to be in a school corridor during class time, usually for a specific purpose like going to the toilet, library, or office.
• hall process

  nounLow
  /ˈhɔːl ˌprəʊ.ses/A major industrial method for producing aluminum metal through the electrolysis of alumina dissolved in molten cryolite.
• hall stand

  nounC1
  /ˈhɔːl ˌstænd/A piece of furniture, typically tall and narrow, placed in an entrance hall for hanging coats, hats, and umbrellas, and often with a lower shelf for shoes or storage.
• hall tree

  nounLow
  /hɔːl triː/A tall, freestanding piece of furniture, typically with a seat, a mirror, and hooks or arms for hanging coats, hats, and umbrellas, designed for placement in an entrance hall or hallway.
• hall-jones

  nounRare
  /ˈhɔːl ˈdʒəʊnz/A surname of British or Commonwealth origin.
• hallah

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑːlə/A traditional Jewish bread, typically braided and eaten on the Sabbath and holidays.
• hallam

  nounC2
  /ˈhaləm/A proper noun, primarily a surname or place name.
• hallandale

  nounVery Low
  /ˈhælənˌdeɪl/A proper noun referring to a city in Florida, USA.
• halle

  nounVery Low (E9 in COCA, unless capitalized as a proper noun)
  /ˈhælə/ (for the city/person); /ˈhɔːl/ (for the archaic plural, merging with 'hall' pronunciation)The plural form of 'hall'; a large room or building for gatherings, meetings, or specific public functions.
• halleck

  nounVery Low (Proper noun, historical/literary reference)
  /ˈhælɪk/A surname of German origin, also occasionally used as a place name or historical reference.
• hallel

  nounLow
  /hæˈlɛl/A group of psalms of praise (Psalms 113-118) recited in Jewish liturgy on festive occasions.
• hallelujah

  interjectionnounLow (common in religious contexts, occasional in secular use)
  /ˌhalɪˈluːjə/An expression of praise, joy, or gratitude to God.
• haller

  nounLow (used primarily as a proper noun/surname; non-standard as a verb)
  /ˈhɔːlə/ (approximation, as for 'hauler' or surname pronunciation)A surname of English origin, also used in some contexts as a rare verb, likely from 'to haul' or 'to holler'.
• halley

  nounLow (Technical/Proper Name)
  /ˈhæli/A proper noun referring to a periodic comet, its discoverer Edmond Halley, or a location/feature named after them.

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