Courthouse

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrthɑʊs/

Definitions of courthouse

noun A building in which legal cases are heard and decided

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the courthouse to pay a parking ticket.

A2 The courthouse is where legal cases are heard and decided.

B1 The courthouse in our town is a historic building with beautiful architecture.

B2 The courthouse is located in the center of the city, making it easily accessible to everyone.

C1 The courthouse plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served.

C2 As a lawyer, I spend a lot of time at the courthouse preparing cases and representing clients.

Examples of courthouse in a Sentence

formal The courthouse is where legal proceedings take place.

informal I have to go to the courthouse for jury duty next week.

slang Let's skip out on the courthouse and go grab some lunch instead.

figurative His mind felt like a crowded courthouse, full of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of courthouse

• plural: courthouses
• comparative: more courthouse
• superlative: most courthouse
• present tense: courthouse
• future tense: will courthouse
• perfect tense: have courthoused
• continuous tense: is courthousing
• singular: courthouse
• positive degree: courthouse
• infinitive: to courthouse
• gerund: courthousing
• participle: courthoused

Origin and Evolution of courthouse

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'courthouse' originated from the Middle English word 'courthous' which was a combination of 'court' and 'house'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a house where a court of law is held, the term 'courthouse' has evolved to specifically denote a building where legal proceedings take place, including courtrooms, judges' chambers, and administrative offices.