statehouse

[ steyt-hous ]

/ ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs /

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noun, plural state·hous·es [steyt-hou-ziz] /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊ zɪz/.

the building in which the legislature of a state sits; the capitol of a state.

Words nearby statehouse

statecraft, stated, stated case, statehood, statehooder, statehouse, stateless, statelet, stately, stately home, statement

Origin of statehouse

First recorded in 1585–95; state + house

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Examples from the Web for statehouse

The GOP also enhanced its hold on the statehouse, which the party took over two years ago.
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And in a couple of months, they could all have Republicans in their statehouse.
Return of the Blue State Republican Governor?|David Freedlander|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For generations of journalists, covering the statehouse has been a prestigious beat.
Who’s Watching Your Statehouse? No One.|Eleanor Clift|July 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It will get statehouse representatives and state senators writing in and saying what good corporate citizens these companies are.
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“It is a little more exciting,” said Joe DiVincenzo, the Essex County Executive in the lobby of the statehouse, prior to speech.
In State of the State, Christie Tries to Cross the Bridge|David Freedlander|January 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After watching the boat until it returned to the vessel, the old man went toward the statehouse.
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He noticed the excitement his advent had created, and walked quickly up the street to the statehouse.
The Real America in Romance, Volume 6;|John R. Musick
After a few moments of general conversation they all left the statehouse together.
David Dunne|Belle Kanaris Maniates
The fourth statehouse, which seems to have been built on the foundations of the third, was destroyed by fire in 1698.
Give Me Liberty|Thomas J. Wertenbaker
The governor came down from the capital and most of the statehouse force came with him.
Those Times And These|Irvin S. Cobb

British Dictionary definitions for statehouse

Statehouse

/ (ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs) /

noun

(in the US) the building which houses a state legislature; State capitol

a building in which public affairs or state ceremonies are conducted

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