# schoolhouse

/ˈskuɫˌhaʊs/ (US) · /skˈuːlhaʊs/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/schoolhouse
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a small building where students go to learn. It is often used to describe a traditional or rural school.

For teachers: 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.

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