Definition of statehousenext
as in capitol
the building in which a state legislature meets a field trip to the statehouse to see the legislature in session

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of statehouse Disabled Americans have responded by packing statehouses this year to plead with lawmakers. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 June 2026 To adjust for noncoverage bias, the L2 voter file was stratified by statehouse district, party, race, gender, marital status, household size, turnout history, age and homeownership. New York Times, 30 June 2026 Eleven states have floated data-center moratoriums, and statehouses weighed more than 150 energy bills this year. Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Schatzline, who is not running for reelection for his statehouse seat, did not respond to an NPR request for an interview or comment. Miles Parks, NPR, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for statehouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statehouse
capitol
Noun
  • Real Madrid, based in the capitol, is one of the world's most successful soccer clubs.
    Madeline Fox, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • Moving to a big city, California’s state capitol, was a huge culture shock, Tran says.
    Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Statehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statehouse. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster