house (Meaning)
house (n)
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
the members of a religious community living together
the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema
an official assembly having legislative powers
aristocratic family line
play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
the management of a gambling house or casino
a social unit living together
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
a building in which something is sheltered or located
house (v)
contain or cover
provide housing for
house (n.)
A structure intended or used as a habitation or shelter for animals of any kind; but especially, a building or edifice for the habitation of man; a dwelling place, a mansion.
Household affairs; domestic concerns; particularly in the phrase to keep house. See below.
Those who dwell in the same house; a household.
A family of ancestors, descendants, and kindred; a race of persons from the same stock; a tribe; especially, a noble family or an illustrious race; as, the house of Austria; the house of Hanover; the house of Israel.
One of the estates of a kingdom or other government assembled in parliament or legislature; a body of men united in a legislative capacity; as, the of Lords; the of Commons; the of Representatives; also, a quorum of such a body. See Congress, and Parliament.
A firm, or commercial establishment.
A public house; an inn; a hotel.
A twelfth part of the heavens, as divided by six circles intersecting at the north and south points of the horizon, used by astrologers in noting the positions of the heavenly bodies, and casting horoscopes or nativities. The houses were regarded as fixed in respect to the horizon, and numbered from the one at the eastern horizon, called the ascendant, first house, or house of life, downward, or in the direction of the earth's revolution, the stars and planets passing through them in the reverse order every twenty-four hours.
A square on a chessboard, regarded as the proper place of a piece.
An audience; an assembly of hearers, as at a lecture, a theater, etc.; as, a thin or a full house.
The body, as the habitation of the soul.
The grave.
house (v. t.)
To take or put into a house; to shelter under a roof; to cover from the inclemencies of the weather; to protect by covering; as, to house one's family in a comfortable home; to house farming utensils; to house cattle.
To drive to a shelter.
To admit to residence; to harbor.
To deposit and cover, as in the grave.
To stow in a safe place; to take down and make safe; as, to house the upper spars.
house (v. i.)
To take shelter or lodging; to abide to dwell; to lodge.
To have a position in one of the houses. See House, n., 8.
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house Sentence Examples
- The quaint house nestled amidst blooming flowers evoked a sense of tranquility.
- The old Victorian house, with its ornate facade, stood proudly on the hilltop.
- The house was a haven, providing shelter and warmth from the raging storm outside.
- The two-story house had plenty of space for a growing family.
- The house had a charming front porch where one could relax and enjoy the summer breeze.
- The house was a historical landmark, preserving the architectural heritage of the town.
- The house seemed deserted, its windows boarded up and its paint peeling.
- The lighthouse stood on a rocky outcrop, its white walls a beacon against the stormy seas.
- The dollhouse was a miniature replica of a real house, complete with furniture and wallpaper.
- The house was haunted by restless spirits, their presence felt in every creak and groan.
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The quaint house nestled amidst blooming flowers evoked a sense of tranquility.
The old Victorian house, with its ornate facade, stood proudly on the hilltop.
The house was a haven, providing shelter and warmth from the raging storm outside.
The two-story house had plenty of space for a growing family.
