Definition

A place where people gather for public meetings, particularly for religious services, often associated with Protestant or Quaker traditions.

Example

The community held its weekly gathering at the meetinghouse to discuss local issues and plan events.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that new meetinghouse downtown?

No, I haven't checked it out yet. Is it nice?

Yeah, it's a great place for community events and gatherings.

Sounds interesting! I should definitely visit it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meetinghouse → It is formed from "meeting" (from Old English "gemeting", meaning a gathering or assembly) and "house" (from Old English "hus", meaning a dwelling or shelter). A meetinghouse is a house or building where people gather for meetings or religious services.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'gathering' ('meeting') in a 'shelter' ('house') — that's what a meetinghouse is, a place where people come together.

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