courthouse

/ˈkɔrthaʊs/
/ˈkɔthaʊs/
IPA guide

Other forms: courthouses

Definitions of courthouse
  1. noun
    a building that houses judicial courts
    see moresee less
    type of:
    house
    a building in which something is sheltered or located
  2. noun
    a government building that houses the offices of a county government
    see moresee less
    type of:
    government building
    a building that houses a branch of government
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkɔrthaʊs/
UK
/ˈkɔthaʊs/
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘courthouse'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family