1. a building in which a guild or corporation meets; the meeting hall of a medieval merchant or craft guild
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to a specific historic building
2. the town hall or civic center of a city or town, especially in England
Usage: chiefly British; often capitalized when part of a proper name

Examples

• The Guildhall of London is one of the oldest civic buildings in the city.
• Medieval craftsmen gathered at the guildhall to discuss trade regulations.
• The town's guildhall served as both a marketplace and a meeting place for local merchants.
• Many historic guildhalls in Europe have been preserved as museums.
• The guildhall hosted the annual feast for members of the weavers' guild.