guildhall

or gild·hall

[ gild-hawl ]

noun

1. (in Britain) the hall built or used by a guild or corporation for its assemblies; town hall.

guildhall

/ ˈɡɪldˌhɔːl /

noun

1. 1. the hall of a guild or corporation
   2. a town hall
2. Alsogildhall the meeting place of a medieval guild

Word History and Origins

Origin of guildhall¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English gegyld healle; guild, hall

Example Sentences

The Grade I-listed theatre, described as the largest intact medieval guildhall in England, is undergoing major conservation work.

From BBC

As the sound of bells rings out across Brussels’ Grand Place and its opulent guildhalls, officials cannot hide their dismay.

From Reuters

Schlüsselzunft is an Old World charmer of a restaurant in a guildhall building that dates to 1306 on a pedestrian street in Basel’s delightful Old Town.

From New York Times

“You look well rested,” he told Calixte, who was eating in the dining room of the guildhall when he finally found it.

From Literature

The guildhall, built in 1420, was named after a religious foundation - the Guild of the Holy Cross.

From BBC