hallway light

Passage ceiling fixture

A hallway light is a light fixture installed in a hallway or corridor, typically providing ambient illumination for passage between rooms.

Often controlled by switches at both ends of the hall: She flipped on the hallway light to check on the kids.

The term can also refer to the light itself being on: I could see the hallway light under my door.

Related
  • corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
  • switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
  • fixtureAttached building component
  • dimLow in light
  • glowSteady, soft light

warm glow · bulb · burned out · ceiling · lamp · entrance · foyer · passage · hallway runner · sconce · brightness · flicker · shadows · doorway · motion sensor · motion detector · leave on · nightlight

Categories
Opposites
illumination state

hallway lightblackout

Complete power loss

darkness · shadow

location/space type

hallway lightkitchen light

Cooking area illumination

bathroom light · outdoor light · porch light · study lamp · closet light

Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G