countinghouse

noun

count·​ing·​house ˈkau̇n-tiŋ-ˌhau̇s 

: a building, room, or office used for keeping books and transacting business

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

countinghouse

noun

count·​ing·​house ˈkau̇nt-iŋ-ˌhau̇s 

: a building, room, or office used for keeping books and carrying on business