courthouse
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of courthouse
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at court, house
Example Sentences
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For Eagle, who loves the comfort and stability of the county, its French Empire-style courthouse and nearby lake, this was ringing alarm bells.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Jackson’s fans stationed themselves throughout the route he’d take to the Santa Maria courthouse with signs showing their support, sometimes standing and shouting and other times driving alongside him and honking.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It offers limited antitrust protections to try to tamp down the constant parades to the courthouse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"To be at the courthouse on Friday and to sit there... it's a beginning to another chapter of this process of healing," she said.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Within minutes Clark and his deputies had cleared the courthouse steps from top to bottom.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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