courthouse
word
/ˈkɔɹtˌhaʊs/
KORT-hows
/kˈɔːthaʊs/
KAWT-hows
Definition
A courthouse is a building where a court of law meets to handle legal cases and trials.
Usage & Nuances
'Courthouse' specifically refers to the building, not the court as an institution. Used in American English; British English often uses 'court' or 'court building'. Common phrases: 'go to the courthouse', 'work at the courthouse'.
Spanish: palacio de justicia - juzgadoPortuguese (BR): tribunal - fórumPortuguese (PT): tribunal - edifício do tribunalChinese (Simplified): 法院大楼Chinese (Traditional): 法院大樓Hindi: अदालत भवन - न्यायालयArabic: دار المحكمة - مبنى المحكمةBengali: আদালত ভবন - কোর্টহাউসRussian: здание судаJapanese: 裁判所Vietnamese: tòa ánKorean: 법원 건물Turkish: adliyeUrdu: عدالت کی عمارتIndonesian: gedung pengadilan
Example Sentences
We visited the courthouse for a school trip.
basic
The trial will be held at the courthouse tomorrow.
basic
Let’s meet in front of the courthouse after lunch.
natural
The judge works at the courthouse.
basic
People gathered outside the courthouse to protest the verdict.
natural
If you need to pay a traffic fine, just go to the courthouse.
natural