schoolhouse

noun

school·​house ˈskül-ˌhau̇s 

: a building used as a school and especially as an elementary school

Examples of schoolhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Let the national flag float over every schoolhouse in the country and the exercises be such as shall impress upon our youth the patriotic duties of American citizenship. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

The community was known for a one-room schoolhouse serving kindergarteners through 8th-graders, but Iowa Hill Elementary School closed in 2010 due to a lack of students, Gold Country Media reported. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The schoolhouse opened to the public in 1976, and renovation has continued with major work this year. — Nora Oakes Howard, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

When Anne brings down her slate, full force, on Gilbert Blythe’s head, the students in the schoolhouse gasp. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for schoolhouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Kids Definition

schoolhouse

noun

school·​house -ˌhau̇s 

: a building used as a school