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.

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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

But her sentiments are common among people who are gathering at protests, community meetings and town halls all across the country.

From Salon

He started holding regular unscripted town halls, an unusual move in South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal

The video of the attack shows Omar pressing to continue the town hall after the event.

From Salon

Another attendee, Alfred Flowers Jr, told the BBC that he "respected her courage and strength to still stay and finish the town hall for the people".

From BBC

“She continued with her town hall, because she doesn’t let bullies win.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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