Synonyms

statehouse

American

[steyt-hous] / ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

statehouses

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

Statehouse British

/ 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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Etymology

Origin of statehouse

First recorded in 1585–95; state + house

Example Sentences

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Before joining the Journal in 2022, she was an investigative reporter at the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit newsroom, where for several years she covered statehouse lobbying, campaign finance and ballot measures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gabbard was a Democrat and remained so for two decades, as she cycled from the statehouse to Honolulu’s City Council to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation is likely to be a priority in the statehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal

For statehouse denizens in Concord, the question of pay turns on competing views about the makeup of the legislative body and the virtues of volunteer lawmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Governor lost her run to succeed him in the statehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal

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