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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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The county will hold a town hall in Dana Point on Monday night to provide information and hear from the public.

From Los Angeles Times

"In the town hall, Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions."

From BBC

A Gates Foundation spokesperson said Gates holds town halls twice a year and he “spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who don't have internet access make use of the small town hall.

From Barron's

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

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