statehouse

[ steyt-hous ]

noun

, plural state·hous·es [steyt, -hou-ziz].

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

Statehouse

/ ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs /

noun

1. (in the US) the building which houses a state legislature; State capitol
2. a building in which public affairs or state ceremonies are conducted

Word History and Origins

Origin of statehouse¹

First recorded in 1585–95; state + house

Example Sentences

Missouri voters just passed an abortion rights measure in that state while shoring up a Republican trifecta in the Statehouse and governor’s mansion.

From Slate

Secretary of State Frank LaRose told the Ohio Statehouse News Bureau that the state could be on track to surpass its voter turnout record if Election Day turnout is high.

From Salon

I’ve written in favor of Republican legislation at the statehouse when I think it’s good, and knocked the supermajority Democrats in Sacramento when they do dumb stuff, which is fairly frequently.

From Los Angeles Times

Republicans are a minority in the statehouse, but Nguyen said this shouldn’t be a partisan issue.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2019, its statehouse made Colorado part of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which, if enough states representing 270 electors join, pledges to award all of their electoral votes to the winner of a presidential election's popular vote.

From Salon