Hall of Fame

noun phrase

1
: a structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals usually chosen by a group of electors
2
: a group of individuals in a particular category (such as a sport) who have been selected as particularly illustrious
Hall of Famer noun phrase

Examples of Hall of Fame in a Sentence

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Prior to the top of the 7th inning, MLB honored the great Hall of Fame, and 25-time All Star, Hank Aaron, a true Atlanta hero. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 In May 2024, the Michigan Music Hall of Fame honored Jimmy with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions through Sully’s Blues Bar. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 15 July 2025 Just last year, McCoy was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Hall of Fame

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hall of Fame was circa 1853

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“Hall of Fame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hall%20of%20Fame. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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