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

Recent Examples on the Web He's set to appear at the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Jade Gomez, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024 In addition to this year’s winners, previously announced inductees into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Katy Daley, Jerry Douglas and Alan Munde were celebrated. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024 Jerry Douglas took the stage and stood proudly while being inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame during the 35th annual International Bluegrass Music Association awards show Thursday night in Raleigh. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024 This is production unbecoming of a future Hall of Fame tight end. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Hall of Fame 

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

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