music hall

noun

Synonyms of music hallnext
: a vaudeville theater
also : vaudeville

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Curry’s grandfather took him to music halls, fostering his love for the art. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The novel is built around an encounter between the mysterious title character and a music hall aficionado in London in 1938, the year before World War II. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 After attending a music hall matinee, Richard Hadley has an unexpected encounter with the mysterious Miss Lambert. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 The development includes a 6,000-seat theater-style music hall, innovative greenspace providing 10 acres of public recreational and community space, multiple dining and retail options, and approximately 5,000 mixed-income housing units. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for music hall

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of music hall was in 1842

Rhymes for music hall

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music hall
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“Music hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/music%20hall. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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