House

/hʌʊs/

The meaning and definition of House, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
    β€œThis is my house and my family's ancestral home.”
  2. A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word).
    β€œOn arriving at the zoo, we immediately headed for the monkey house.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms shop

Origin

From Middle English hous.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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