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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For example, competitive players may engage with leaderboards, while social players are more invested in guild systems.
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Pawan Gaargi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Michele Mulroney, the guild’s current Vice President, has emerged as the sole nominee for President.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 June 2025
Activists, creative guilds and critics have worried that allowing the systems free rein could displace jobs and reduce the level of human involvement in art.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Explore original video games created by guild members, cosplay or show off your skills at gaming stations throughout Harold Washington Library Center.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Pawan Gaargi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Michele Mulroney, the guild’s current Vice President, has emerged as the sole nominee for President.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 June 2025
Activists, creative guilds and critics have worried that allowing the systems free rein could displace jobs and reduce the level of human involvement in art.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Explore original video games created by guild members, cosplay or show off your skills at gaming stations throughout Harold Washington Library Center.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 12 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 5 Jul. 2025.
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