guildhall

noun

guild·​hall ˈgild-ˌhȯl How to pronounce guildhall (audio)
: a hall where a guild or corporation usually assembles

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This is also a great time to marvel at other examples of the city’s architecture, like the Catedral de Mallorca, a cathedral towering over the city skyline and the Llotja de Palma, a 15th-century Gothic guildhall that frequently hosts art exhibitions. Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Sample chocolate and walk in Zürich West Your journey culminates in Zürich, where cobblestones and centuries-old guildhalls meet contemporary culture. AFAR Media, 29 July 2025 The square itself is approximately 110 meters long and 68 meters wide – slightly larger than a futbol pitch (that’s soccer field for Americans) surrounded by imposing guildhalls, the Town Hall, and the King's House (Maison du Roi). Eli Amdur, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guildhall was in the 14th century

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“Guildhall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guildhall. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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