How do you use the word "courthouse" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "courthouse" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "courthouse": "You can get it at the courthouse," the clerk added. The woman left and went to the courthouse, where she waited in line again.

Courthouse Meaning

/ˈkɔɹt.haʊs/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounA public building housing courts of law.

nounThe public building where most American counties have their county offices.

Sentence Examples

"You can get it at the courthouse," the clerk added.

The woman left and went to the courthouse, where she waited in line again.

Tom was gunned down just outside the courthouse.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The trial was held in the old ____ with marble columns.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

We went to the ____ to witness the legal proceedings and see the judge.

Word Origin & History

From court + house.

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