courthouse
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of courthouse
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at court, house
Example Sentences
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Retailers have also rushed to the courthouse to sue over competing private-label snacks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The protesters were detained as they gathered on Tuesday outside Istanbul's main courthouse.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The courthouse sustained around $35,000 in damage and had to be closed for several days, according to the plea agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
After the trial wrapped for the day, Steven and Amy left the courthouse with Jane behind them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
As Sheriff White tried to quell the riot, his children ran to the nearby courthouse, calling for help.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
The future of America’s artificial-intelligence economy isn’t unfolding only in California or Washington but in local zoning boards and courthouses across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Arrests can only be made at courthouses in emergency situations, including where there is an "imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm," according to the court order.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Similar detentions have occurred outside courthouses in San Bernardino and Riverside in recent months, said Lizbeth Abeln, executive director of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Pritzker signed House Bill 1312 into law, extending protections for immigrants in hospitals, schools, and courthouses.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
He learned that railroad stations, post offices, courthouses, and churches were places to escape from the cold for a few hours in the late night.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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