great hall

• قاعة كبيرة رئيسية في مبنى كقلعة أو قصر أو جامعة أو مؤسسة عامة، تُستخدم عادةً للتجمعات أو المآدب أو الاحتفالات. وتُطلق أيضًا على القاعة المخصصة لاستقبال الضيوف أو لإقامة الولائم في القصور والقلاع.

A large, main room in a building such as a castle, manor house, university, or public institution, typically used for gatherings, dining, or ceremonies.

1. Main room in a castle or manorB1formal

   A large, principal room in a medieval castle, manor house, or similar building, used for dining, meetings, and ceremonies.

   القاعة الكبرى

   • The feast was held in the great hall of the castle.
   • The lord and his knights gathered in the great hall for the council.
   • The great hall was decorated with tapestries and a large fireplace.

2. Large public roomB1formal

   A large room in a public building, such as a university, town hall, or hotel, used for events, gatherings, or ceremonies.

   القاعة الكبرى

   • The graduation ceremony took place in the university's great hall.
   • The conference was held in the great hall of the hotel.
   • The town's great hall was used for the annual community meeting.