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hallstand

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A piece of furniture, near to an outside door, on which hats and coats are hung, and umbrellas are stored.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a piece of furniture where coats and hats and umbrellas can be hung; usually has a mirror

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: furniture, piece of furniture, article of furniture

History

Etymology

From hall + stand.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Kleiderständer — 1. A piece of furniture, near to an outside door, on which hats and coats are hung, and umbrellas are stored.
  • German: Garderobe — 1. A piece of furniture, near to an outside door, on which hats and coats are hung, and umbrellas are stored.