statehouse

noun

state·​house ˈstāt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce statehouse (audio)
Synonyms of statehousenext
: the building in which a state legislature sits

Synonyms of statehouse

Examples of statehouse in a Sentence

a field trip to the statehouse to see the legislature in session
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Many other demonstrations were planned for students and others to gather at city centers, statehouses and churches across the country. Kimberlee Kruesi, Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026 Clinics fear collapse Outside the statehouse, fears that the federal law will blow apart California’s health care system are growing. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026 One group with the goal of getting bills to roll back vaccine requirements in every statehouse in the country is already working with representatives in nearly a dozen states. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026 Protesters have rallied against potential cuts at the statehouse since the Legislative session began in mid-January. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statehouse

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statehouse was in 1778

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“Statehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statehouse. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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statehouse

noun
state·​house ˈstāt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce statehouse (audio)
: the building in which a state legislature meets
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