English Reference
Noun

schoolhouse

n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈskuɫˌhaʊs/ UK /skˈuːlhaʊs/ school·house UK spelling schoolhouse's, schoolhouse's

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.


SIMPLE

The children walked two miles to the old schoolhouse.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community built a new schoolhouse to replace the crumbling building that had served the village for fifty years.

COMPLEX

The restoration of the historic schoolhouse preserved the original oak desks and chalkboards, providing a tangible link to the district's educational heritage.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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