Hall of Fame

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Hall of Fame

n. pl. Halls of Fame

1. A group of persons judged outstanding, as in a sport or profession.

2. A building housing memorial items honoring illustrious persons.

Hall′ of Fam′er n.

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Hall of Fame

n (sometimes not capitals)

1. a building containing plaques or busts honouring famous people

2. a group of famous people

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Hall′ of Fame′

1. a national shrine in New York City commemorating the names of outstanding Americans.

2. a number of individuals acclaimed as outstanding in a particular profession or activity.

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Hall of Fame - a building containing trophies honoring famous people

building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice"

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