variants
or less commonly gild
1
: an association of people with similar interests or pursuits
especially
: a medieval association of merchants or craftsmen
2
: a group of organisms that use the same ecological resource in a similar way
a feeding guild
Examples of guild in a Sentence
after his apprenticeship, he was able to join the stonemasons' guild
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The guild is featuring low cost classes for members and the community.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Although most fruit trees will work, some trees are especially well-suited for growing in guilds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
For example, when the industrial revolution upended artisan trades, guilds evolved into formal apprenticeships.
—Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Among those hit to the ground by federal agents and taken off was SEIU labor leader David Huerta, which led to an outpouring of support from unions and guilds all over the state and nation — though Hollywood guilds SAG-AFTRA and the WGA have been silent so far.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Although most fruit trees will work, some trees are especially well-suited for growing in guilds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
For example, when the industrial revolution upended artisan trades, guilds evolved into formal apprenticeships.
—Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Among those hit to the ground by federal agents and taken off was SEIU labor leader David Huerta, which led to an outpouring of support from unions and guilds all over the state and nation — though Hollywood guilds SAG-AFTRA and the WGA have been silent so far.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for guild
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“Guild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guild. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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