statehouse

noun

state·​house ˈstāt-ˌhau̇s 

: the building in which a state legislature sits

Synonyms of statehouse

• capitol

Examples of statehouse in a Sentence

a field trip to the statehouse to see the legislature in session

Recent Examples on the Web

Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party’s brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor’s mansions and statehouses nationwide. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The state has been facing abnormally dry conditions since 2024, prompting action from the statehouse and voluntary water restrictions. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 30 July 2026

While in the statehouse, Ellington served as the vice chairman and then chairman of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statehouse

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• coffeehouse
• customhouse
• firehouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse

Kids Definition

statehouse

noun

state·​house ˈstāt-ˌhau̇s 

: the building in which a state legislature meets