Schoolhouse

usgb/ˈskuːlhaʊs/
noun

A building where children go to learn.

The old schoolhouse was converted into a museum.
Visual representation of "schoolhouse" - A building where children go to learn

Often appears as...

  • old schoolhouse
  • red brick schoolhouse
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Historical Usage

The term is often used to refer to the small, traditional schools from the past.

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Our community restored the historic schoolhouse to preserve its history.
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Symbol of Simplicity

'Schoolhouse' can evoke a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, unlike modern educational complexes.

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He reminisced about his childhood in the little schoolhouse on the prairie.
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Cultural Depiction

In literature and movies, a 'schoolhouse' often symbolizes education's role in a community.

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The schoolhouse stood as the centerpiece in the hallmark film about rural life.
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