statehouse

noun

state·​house ˈstāt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce statehouse (audio)
: the building in which a state legislature sits

Examples of statehouse in a Sentence

a field trip to the statehouse to see the legislature in session
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The position of flags is fast becoming a political test at statehouses across the nation in the lead-up to President-elect Trump's inauguration — and Gov. Josh Shapiro is in the hot seat. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 After Kelly threw herself into helping Democrats win statehouse elections last fall, even forming a political action committee to aid candidates, the results were disappointing. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 Listen to this article In the world of Springfield politics, longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan developed a reputation that people at the statehouse could count on his word. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025 Mandela Barnes, the 2022 Wisconsin Senate candidate, could not unseat Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Republicans have remained in control of both chambers of Wisconsin’s statehouse. Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for statehouse 

Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statehouse was in 1778

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“Statehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statehouse. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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statehouse

noun
state·​house ˈstāt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce statehouse (audio)
: the building in which a state legislature meets
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