House (noun)
definition:
play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults
example:
"the children were playing house"
House (noun)
definition:
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
example:
"They have a house on Cape Cod."
House (noun)
definition:
a building in which something is sheltered or located
example:
"they had a large carriage house"
House (noun)
definition:
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
example:
"the house was full"
House (noun)
definition:
aristocratic family line
House (noun)
definition:
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
example:
"They worked for a brokerage house."
House (noun)
definition:
a social unit living together
House (noun)
definition:
an official assembly having legislative powers
example:
"a bicameral legislature has two houses"
House (noun)
definition:
the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema
example:
"the house applauded"
House (noun)
definition:
the members of a religious community living together
House (noun)
definition:
the management of a gambling house or casino
example:
"the house gets a percentage of every bet"
House (noun)
definition:
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
House (verb)
definition:
provide housing for
example:
"The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town"
House (verb)
definition:
contain or cover
example:
"This box houses the gears"
