courthouse

noun

court·​house ˈkȯrt-ˌhau̇s 

1

a

: a building in which courts of law are regularly held

b

: the principal building in which county offices are housed

2

: county seat

Examples of courthouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The judge ordered LaBeouf, 39, to submit to weekly drug tests, including one on the spot in the courthouse. —Jack Brook, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026

On Wednesday, supporters of the defendants gathered outside the federal courthouse, distributing fliers to passersby. —Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026

Following the hearing, LaBeouf reportedly dodged reporters outside the courthouse and refused to provide any comment. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026

Eight months after that, a jury trial in the case — also overseen by Patricco — began at the federal courthouse in Boise on Tuesday. —Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for courthouse

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

Kids Definition

courthouse

noun

court·​house ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌhau̇s 

ˈkȯ(ə)rt-

: a building in which courts of law are held or county offices are located

Legal Definition

courthouse

noun

court·​house

: a building in which court is regularly held