1. a piece of furniture, typically placed in an entrance hall, with hooks or pegs for hanging coats and hats, and often with a shelf or compartment for storing umbrellas or shoes
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• She hung her coat on the hallstand as soon as she entered the house.
• The antique hallstand in the foyer had ornate wooden details.
• We need a new hallstand to organize all the jackets and umbrellas.
• The hallstand by the front door was cluttered with scarves and hats.
• He placed his wet umbrella in the stand beneath the hallstand.
• The Victorian hallstand was a beautiful addition to their entrance.