courthouse

[kawrt-hous, kohrt-]

noun

plural

courthouses 

1. a building in which courts of law are held.

2. a county seat.

courthouse

/ ˈkɔːtˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a public building in which courts of law are held

Word History and Origins

Origin of courthouse¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; court, house

Example Sentences

The protests have primarily been in response to federal immigration raids that have resulted in arrests made by masked agents in the streets, near businesses and in courthouses.

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Inside the giant district courthouse in Warsaw, Judge Lubowski announced his decision to the suspect, his family and legal team – and a large cluster of TV cameras.

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On Friday, Bolton did not respond to shouted questions from reporters as he entered the courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, to surrender to authorities.

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On Monday morning, a homeless man sat in front of the county courthouse in Malibu, where he sleeps each night.

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The trial took place at Carrickfergus courthouse in 1711 when eight Presbyterian women and a man were found guilty of performing witchcraft against a young woman.

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Related Words

• bench 
• courtroom 
• tribunal