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town hall

American  

noun

  1. a hall or building belonging to a town, used for the transaction of the town's business and often also as a place of public assembly.

town hall British  

noun

  1. the chief building in which municipal business is transacted, often with a hall for public meetings

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Etymology

Origin of town hall

First recorded in 1475–85

Example Sentences

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Town hall meetings were held to reassure staff and contingency plans laid.

From Reuters • Jun. 17, 2021

Town hall debates provide enormous opportunities for candidates, but also tremendous risks. Because the questioners are everyday Americans, other voters identify with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2016

Town hall debate moderation has been fraught from the start.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2016

Town hall meetings and many other public events that have the appearance of being spontaneous often aren’t.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2015

Town hall," said Scoutmaster Ned; "that kid thinks quick.

From Pee-Wee Harris on the Trail by Fitzhugh, Percy Keese

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