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

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

Yet Moore has made some inroads in Lisonbee’s statehouse backyard. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 June 2026

For decades — in courts, in statehouses, in their own communities — people with disabilities have fought for the right to work. — Nicole Jorwic, STAT, 23 June 2026

Many are speaking publicly about their experiences, participating in clinical trials and advocating in Washington and statehouses nationwide for policy reforms that would allow those suffering to access emerging treatments under medical supervision. — Rob Lewis, New York Daily News, 17 June 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