# guildhall

/ˈɡɪɫdˌhɔɫ/ (US) · /ɡˈɪldhɔːl/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/guildhall
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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