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

With federal oversight in retreat, the tools sit closer to home, in city halls and statehouses. — Anisha Steephen, Time, 21 July 2026

Wednesday’s forum explained why utility bills have been high statewide, actions at the statehouse that lead to higher bills, and the impact that data centers have. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

During his time in Tallahassee, Latvala built a reputation as the most skilled and influential lawmaker in the statehouse, a position enhanced by a consulting business that recruited dozens of candidates, many who still hold office today. — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

After the large crowd gathered on the Capitol’s West steps to take some photographs, a smaller contingency of a couple of hundred people filed into the statehouse to carry on the rally. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 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