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

Barcelona town hall is due to mediate the conflict with affected residents, who oppose the plans in a city suffering a housing crisis.

From Barron's

In a recent town hall meeting with staff, Nunn said the revelation "obviously has created some concern".

From BBC

His town hall was a big enough deal, they said, to miss the final game in a “Battle of Alberta” series between the province’s National Hockey League rivals, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Residents against the proposed facility have protested outside the town hall, according to local news reports.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have voiced these concerns in shareholder earnings calls, media interviews, court challenges, bankruptcy filings, regulatory comments and town hall meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• city center
• courthouse
• town house