Word Noun
schoolhouse
n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈskuɫˌhaʊs/ UK /skˈuːlhaʊs/ school·house UK spelling schoolhouse's, schoolhouse's
Definition
n.a small building where students go to learn. It is often used to describe a traditional or rural school.
n.a building used as a school, especially one that is small or traditional in style.
Examples
“The children walked two miles to the old schoolhouse.”
“The local community built a new schoolhouse to replace the crumbling building that had served the village for fifty years.”
“The restoration of the historic schoolhouse preserved the original oak desks and chalkboards, providing a tangible link to the district's educational heritage.”
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated