Word
guildhall
Phoneticsguild·hall, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɪɫdˌhɔɫ/
UK/ɡˈɪldhɔːl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large building where a group of people who do the same job meet. It was common in the past for groups like bakers or carpenters to use these halls for business and social events.
n. a hall used by a guild for meetings, business, and social functions. Often serves as a historical landmark in medieval or early modern cities.
Examples
“The city's oldest guildhall still stands in the center.”
“During the medieval period, the local guildhall served as both a court of law and a venue for trade negotiations.”
“Architectural historians often study the ornate carvings on the guildhall's facade to understand the specific trades and social hierarchies of the community at that time.”
Examples
simple
“The city's oldest guildhall still stands in the center.”
contextual
“During the medieval period, the local guildhall served as both a court of law and a venue for trade negotiations.”
complex
“Architectural historians often study the ornate carvings on the guildhall's facade to understand the specific trades and social hierarchies of the community at that time.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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