HOUSE

A dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

Example: "He has a house on cape cod"

The members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

Example: "He worked for a brokerage house"

The members of a religious community living together

The audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema

Example: "The house applauded"

An official assembly having legislative powers

Example: "A bicameral legislature has two houses"

Aristocratic family line

Example: "The house of york"

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"

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

The management of a gambling house or casino

Example: "The house gets a percentage of every bet"

A social unit living together

Example: "He moved his family to virginia"

A building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

Example: "The house was full"

A building in which something is sheltered or located

Example: "They had a large carriage house"