whole hall; full house; fill the hall
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
the whole audience; everyone in the hall
Refers to all the people present in a venue, often emphasizing a collective reaction.
His speech was brilliant, earning cheers from the entire audience.
His joke got everyone in the hall roaring with laughter.
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The play was so moving that the entire audience was brought to tears.
verb
to be packed; to have a full house
dialectA dialectal usage describing a venue where all seats are taken.
This lecture is so popular, it's packed every day; seats are hard to get.
The movie theater has been full lately; you have to book tickets in advance.
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This restaurant has a great reputation and is packed at mealtimes.
verb
to fill the hall (with something); to be filled throughout
literaryOften used in a literary context to describe something beautiful or valuable filling a space.
The exhibition hall is filled with countless treasures; one could say it's overflowing with gold and jade.
The osmanthus is in full bloom, its fragrance filling the entire hall.
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The banquet began, with laughter and cheerful conversation filling the room.