Main Entry: hall

Pronunciation: \ˈhȯl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English halle, from Old English heall; akin to Old High German halla hall, Latin cella small room, celare to conceal — more at hell

Date: before 12th century

1 a : the castle or house of a medieval king or noble b : the chief living room in such a structure
2 : the manor house of a landed proprietor
3 : a large usually imposing building for public or semipublic purposes
4 a (1) : a building used by a college or university for some special purpose (2) : dormitory b : a college or a division of a college at some universities c (1) : the common dining room of an English college (2) : a meal served there
5 a : the entrance room of a building : lobby b : a corridor or passage in a building
6 : a large room for assembly : auditorium
7 : a place used for public entertainment