courthouse

noun
UK: /ˈkɔːrtˌhaʊs/
US: /ˈkɔːrtˌhaʊs/

  1. A building where law courts are held and legal cases are decided.

    1. The courthouse is downtown. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer met his client at the courthouse before the trial began. [ ] [ ]

  2. The center of government for a county or similar administrative region, often housing government offices in addition to the courts.

    1. She works at the courthouse. [ ] [ ]
    2. The county courthouse underwent extensive renovations to modernize its facilities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

court of law

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "courthouse" in English means: A building where law courts are held and legal cases are decided., The center of government for a county or similar administrative region, often housing government offices in addition to the courts..

The phonetic transcription of "courthouse" is /ˈkɔːrtˌhaʊs/ in British English and /ˈkɔːrtˌhaʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "courthouse": court of law.

Example usage of "courthouse": "The courthouse is downtown.". More examples on the page.