1. 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.