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 structure2: the manor house of a landed proprietor3: a large usually imposing building for public or semipublic purposes4 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 there5 a: the entrance room of a building : lobby b: a corridor or passage in a building6: a large room for assembly : auditorium7: a place used for public entertainment