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courthouse

court·house
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawrt-hous, kohrt-]
    • /ˈkɔrtˌhaʊs, ˈkoʊrt-/
    • /ˈkɔːt.haʊs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawrt-hous, kohrt-]
    • /ˈkɔrtˌhaʊs, ˈkoʊrt-/

Definitions of courthouse word

  • countable noun courthouse A courthouse is a building in which a court of law meets. 3
  • countable noun courthouse A courthouse is a building used by the government of a county. 3
  • noun courthouse a public building in which courts of law are held 3
  • noun courthouse a building in which law courts are held 3
  • noun courthouse a building that houses the offices of a county government 3
  • noun courthouse a county seat 3

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Origin of courthouse

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at court, house

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Courthouse

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

courthouse popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

courthouse usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for courthouse

noun courthouse

  • tribunal — a court of justice.
  • bench — A bench is a long seat of wood or metal that two or more people can sit on.
  • bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
  • city hall — The city hall is the building which a city council uses as its main offices.
  • law court — court of law.

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