schoolhouse

[US]/'skuːlhaʊs/
[UK]/'skʊl'haʊs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a building, especially in rural areas, where a school is held
Word Forms

Example Sentences

a schoolhouse of brick construction

He appointed the schoolhouse as the place for the meeting.

The old schoolhouse was converted into a community center.

The schoolhouse is located in a quiet neighborhood.

The children played tag in the schoolhouse yard.

The schoolhouse had a playground in the back.

The schoolhouse was painted a bright yellow color.

The schoolhouse bell rang to signal the end of recess.

The schoolhouse had a small library for students to use.

The schoolhouse had a row of lockers for students to store their belongings.

The schoolhouse was surrounded by tall oak trees.

The schoolhouse had a blackboard where the teacher wrote lessons.

Real-world Examples

Do you think it is a schoolhouse, or a church?

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

The early settlers were responsible for making the schoolhouses and operating them.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

In 2014 they tore the schoolhouse down, but memories were harder to lose.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The building was originally the schoolhouse, and it's well over a hundred years old.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 11

It looks like a church, but I think it is a schoolhouse.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

By sixth grade, Henrietta walked to the schoolhouse one last time.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

It was in an old schoolhouse on a rise outside the tiny town of Atalissa.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

While he was struggling for self mastery, his teacher appeared at the door of the schoolhouse.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

Oh, for that matter I'll give it to you, the man replied. We've bought another for the schoolhouse.

Source: American Elementary School English 6

My sister Silvia, on emerging from her schoolhouse, witnessed the whole affair, and came home thoroughly terrified.

Source: Education of Love

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