schoolhouse

noun

school·​house ˈskül-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce schoolhouse (audio)
: a building used as a school and especially as an elementary school

Examples of schoolhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The schoolhouse opens from 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 29. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2024 Homecoming operates out of the White School, a more than century-old former schoolhouse building at 242 N. Lexington Ave. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024 The schoolhouse currently houses a museum featuring original desks, photos, interpretive panels and memorabilia. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024 One of the few buildings to be spared was Havilah's old schoolhouse, KGET Bakersfield reported. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for schoolhouse 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schoolhouse was in the 14th century

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“Schoolhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolhouse. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

schoolhouse

noun
school·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce schoolhouse (audio)
: a building used as a school

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