noun
- a building that contains courts of law
Examples
- The defendant arrived at the courthouse early for his trial.
- Protesters gathered outside the courthouse demanding justice.
- The old courthouse was built in 1892 and still serves the county today.
- She works as a clerk at the downtown courthouse.
- The jury was escorted from the courthouse after reaching their verdict.
- Security guards check all bags before entering the courthouse.
- The courthouse steps are a popular place for lawyers to meet with reporters.