Meaning of the word courthouse in English

What does courthouse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

courthouse

US /ˈkɔːrt.haʊs/
UK /ˈkɔːt.haʊs/
"courthouse" picture

Noun

a building in which judicial courts are held

Example:
The trial is scheduled to take place at the courthouse next week.
Many historical documents are stored in the old courthouse archives.