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

Democrats won a commanding House majority and victories in statehouses across the country. — Theodoric Meyer The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Nvidia, Lam Research and others tied to the AI boom swung wildly this week on worries that Democratic victories in statehouses across the country could mean a slowdown in further construction, particularly in Texas. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

District 15 Democrat Allison Hougland of Olathe is returning to the statehouse after defeating Republican Lauren Bohi, who won their race in 2024. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Geoffrey Poulos has also supported the congressman since his first campaign for statehouse. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 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