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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This is happening only months before Ichiro Suzuki will be the first Japanese player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Echoing sentiments of joy were the Wayans family, who were inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Perhaps the one historical society event that draws interest is the annual induction into the Park Forest Hall of Fame. Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025 The song was named record of the year and best female pop vocal performance at the 1974 Grammys ceremony, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. Chris Morris, Variety, 24 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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